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Story — wishes at the booth

Ana tells Tasha about the close call with the drawings. They name the wishes at the booth.

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1. Evening lamps. Ana's tote sits on the booth seat, drawings still inside.
2. TashaOkay. Tell me about the drawings.She asks Ana to explain the close call.
3. AnaI didn't know they were the first draft. If I'd known, I wouldn't have gone to the studio.She did not know they were the first draft, so she wishes she had not gone to the studio.
4. TashaGone back to the studio at lunch?She checks that Ana went back to work in the middle of the day.
5. AnaYes. I really wish I'd started sooner.She agrees, and she wants to have begun earlier.
6. TashaHow did you catch it?She asks how Ana found the mistake.
7. AnaI saw his note about the lake side. I wish I had asked one more question.She saw his note about the lake side, and she is sorry she did not ask something extra.
8. TashaThat's too bad. But you still caught it.She thinks that is unfortunate, but Ana still found the mistake.
9. AnaIf only I could do it again.I wish I had another chance.
10. Dee refills both cups without asking. Murray turns on his stools.
11. DeeHon, the past won't drink this coffee for you.She tells Ana to stop living in the wish and drink the coffee.
12. TashaShe's right, you know. There might still be time.She agrees with Dee, and she thinks it may not be too late.
13. AnaUnfortunately, it's too late now. He already left for the L.Sadly, she thinks they cannot change it, because Marcus already left for the train.
14. TashaIt's too late to talk to Marcus tonight. Not too late for the meeting tomorrow.You cannot reach him tonight, but tomorrow's meeting is still possible.
15. AnaSo I should email the right set tonight?She checks that she should send the correct drawings this evening.
16. TashaYes. Send it before you overthink it.She tells Ana to send the email now and not wait.
17. Murray has been listening. His coffee is still unfinished.
18. MurrayWell. You made it here. That counts.He thinks the close call still ended well.