In Alice's shoes

Alice: We've split up and ... I hate working with him.
Helen: I'm not surprised. When did you break up?
Alice: A few days ago.
Helen: Why didn't you tell me?
Alice: I kept hoping he'd call to say he'd made a mistake.
Helen: But he didn't.
Alice: He's gone back to Lucy.
Helen: His wife who walked out on him? Alice, he's got no backbone. You're better off without him.
Alice: Do you really think so?
Helen: Yes and I think it's time for some drastic action. Some fresh air, a few friends and an hour or two of not thinking about him. I've been in your shoes and I know what I'm talking about. I insist you come out with us now.
Alice: Oh don't make me!

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A mini-break

Alice: Helen! I've got great news for us!
Helen: What is it? Is there another letter from Michal? Let me see!
Alice: No, forget Michal! It's something much better! And anyway, I said 'great news for us'. So, do you remember my friend Gabrielle?
Helen: The one who lives in Paris?
Alice: Right! Well, she's invited us over there for a visit. So, what do you say?
Helen: Oh, I don't know. I'm not sure Alice.
Alice: Come on Helen! It'll be good for you, and it'll stop you moping over Michal and his silly letter! It's Paris, the Champs Élysées, the Eiffel Tower!
Helen: Well, I do need to unwind a little bit and a mini-break would be fun but I don't know.

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