"Meredith. A pleasure to meet you, despite the circumstances." Meredith has silver ring splints on her hand, and her shake is businesslike, if a little loose. "I think it's my turn to add to the box. If you don't mind?"

With an impish look, she takes a pen and a piece of paper. A moment later:

We're no stranger to love. You know the rules and so do I. A full commitment's what I'm thinking of. You wouldn't get this from any other guy...