"Okay." He was basically pep-talking himself. "Okay. After the New Year, I'm asking her out. It'll be my new year resolution." He paused and looked over to Peter. "Thanks." He could always rely on Peter to help.
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"Okay." He was basically pep-talking himself. "Okay. After the New Year, I'm asking her out. It'll be my new year resolution." He paused and looked over to Peter. "Thanks." He could always rely on Peter to help.