Coo’. Coo’. What you been up to?

Naw, me either. Jus’ messin’ ’round, I guess. Dating a new girl.

Hell yeah. She’s pretty great. Makes me feel proud to be out with her. Good times.

Yeah, I hear ya. So you feelin good these days? Seein’ anyone?

No, man; no. Why do you have to get defensive? I’m just… no, I know I haven’t called for awhile, but I just wanted to say hi and see what’s up. You know, that’s what friends do. You don’t have to get all angry and sh…

…oh, so you heard. Yeah.

So. Did you know him? I mean, I know you didn’t play together and he was a lot younger, but…

Nah, I understand. It’s a big league. But… well… I dunno, man. I know you’re still fighting it and it’s not easy and I was just thinking about Dwane Casey, Eddie’s old coach, and how he wishes he could’ve just called that week and said hi and, y’know, maybe…

Good, man. I’m glad to hear you’re good.

…so hey, man. You wanna hang out this week? Maybe see a ball game?

Nah; s’cool, man. I’m busy, too. It’s alright.

Good to talk to you, too, man. Hang in there. Hey, gimme a call sometime when you’re not busy. We’ll do that ball game or something.

Bye.