It's serious for him. This is the longest I've seen him keep a straight face in ages.
"Then we're going to the beach after," he says. "She misses the Pacific."
"I forgot how much I like her," Luna says.
"Are you going to help or not?" he asks.
"Have I ever been a bad hostess?" she asks.
"It's not your party," he says.
"Have I ever neglected to make an Inked Love party amazing?"
"Yeah, Tricky's parties suck," he says. "And I want this to be special."
"You like her," she says.
"Yeah. She's my friend," he says. "What is complicated about this?"
"Sure. I'll help yourfriendhave a great time." She turns to me. "What about you, Tricky? Are you bringing Imogen?"
"Is she invited?" I ask.
"Of course," he says. "We need to balance out your dumbness with another smart chick."
Again, Luna shoots him a glare.
Again, he chucklestoo easy.
"Sure. Of course," I say. "I'll ask her Saturday."
"Ask her now," Dare says.
Luna laughs. "Aww, impatient. So much love."
Patrick: Hey. What are you doing the weekend after next?
Imogen: You, I hope.
Patrick: Cheesy.
Imogen: I know.
Patrick: I like it.
Imogen: Good.
Patrick: After that?
Imogen: You again?
Patrick: Dare is having a party for his BFF. She's home from Spain (study abroad) and she wants to hang with some cool Americans.
Imogen: Where will you find those?
Patrick: I know, it's tough, but we have you and Luna. We're making progress.
When she doesn't reply immediately, I sweeten the deal.