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Summary:

Robby: Myrna knows about us.
Dennis: how do you know
Robby: She asked me if we plan on hyphenating as Mr. and Mr. Fruitcake-Pussycat.
Dennis: i actually think it’s better than most of the options we have

Or: an entire year of Robby and Dennis's relationship, told entirely through text messages.

Notes:

I had this itch to write something that more or less followed the show’s idea to leave things open to the imagination and this came out? Bon appétit!

Also, heavily inspired by Dan and Phil’s videos in which they read what they text each other.

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

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Robby <3

Fri, 01 Jan 00:03 AM

Dennis: happy new year!!!!!

Dennis: wish you were here

Fri, 01 Jan 01:15 AM

Dennis: santos got too drunk and threw up on garcias shoes

Fri, 01 Jan 02:05 AM

Robby: Happy New Year!

Robby: Sorry, had a firework accident come through.

Fri, 01 Jan 05:50 AM

Robby: Almost done with my shift.

Robby: I’ll pick you up on my way. I’ll get bagels.

Fri, 01 Jan 06:21 AM

Dennis: plain pls

Robby: Hungover?

Dennis: the worst

Tue, 05 Jan 09:29 AM

Dennis: stop staring at me i can feel your eyes at the back of my head

Robby: You have a very pretty head.

Dennis: never had any complaints 👀👀👀

Dennis: go back to work dr robinavitch

Sat, 09 Jan 05:03 PM

Dennis: orange juice

Dennis: coffee

Dennis: red bulls

Dennis: protein bars the ones i like not the raisins ones pls

Robby: Does your diet consist of only liquids and protein bars?

Dennis: no i also eat dick

Dennis: avocados

Fri, 15 Jan 01:06 PM

Dennis: smash or pass the pringle’s mascott

Robby: Pass. Too much facial hair.

Dennis: what if i grew a mustache?

Robby: You can’t grow a mustache.

Dennis: how dare u

Fri, 15 Jan 06:32 PM

Dennis: so? mustache

Robby: How big of a mustache is it? Freddy Mercury or the one from the ping pong movie?

Dennis: i have no idea what you’re talking about

Robby: Scrawny little white boy? Is dating a model? Javadi likes him.

Dennis: TIMOTHEE CHALAMET???

Sun, 17 Jan 09:45 PM

Robby: What’s a twink?

Dennis: who taught you that

Tue, 19 Jan 05:36 PM

Dennis: gino’s pizza tonight?

👍🏻🍕

Wed, 20 Jan 07:11 PM

Dennis: put your phone down i can see you’re answering emails on your day off come cuddle me

Robby: Bossy.

Mon, 25 Jan 11:13 AM

Dennis: you okay?

Robby: Yes.

Dennis: dana told me about the two GSW

Dennis: come in the men’s bathroom to hug?

Robby: I don’t need a hug.

Dennis: ok but i do

Tue, 02 Feb 03:30 PM

Robby: Don’t forget tomorrow’s Jack’s birthday.

Dennis: fuck

Dennis: was i supposed to buy him a present?

Robby: Already pitched in for you.

Dennis: thanks!!!

Robby: Also signed the card.

Dennis: i really want to kiss you rn

😘

Dennis: cringe

Sat, 06 Feb 08:15 AM

Dennis: your naked neighbor is naked again

Robby: Jerry? Yes he does it sometimes in the morning. He says he likes the fresh air.

Dennis: and i like for my eyes not to be burning but i guess we can’t have everything in life

Wed, 10 Feb 10:49 PM

Dennis: kdjfbdajb

Robby: What’s up?

Dennis: uber driver is talking to me

Robby: Oh no.

Dennis: i have to look like im busy

Dennis: Disbsbsksa

Dennis: Dkabakaowwkenska

Dennis: Djeuwbsn dbdheksndbs

Sun, 14 Febb 8:30 AM

Robby: Happy birthday ❤️

Robby: I can’t wait to celebrate tonight!

Robby: In the meantime there’s a present downstairs for you.

Dennis: thank you robby 🫶🫶

Dennis: criminal i have to wait for your shift to end to have my birthday kiss

Sun, 14 Feb 8:44 AM

Dennis: wait robby holy shit

Dennis: you shouldn’t have

Robby: Only the best for you

Dennis: yeah but like

Dennis: this watch must’ve cost you a lot

Dennis: i can’t accept it

Robby: Yes you can. You liked it, I'd like you to have one, it’s simple.

Dennis: i just

Dennis: i got you a book for your birthday last year

Robby: Yes, I loved it. I read it twice since then.

Dennis: i know it’s just not the same

Dennis: at least let me buy you dinner tonight

Robby: Not a chance. You’re the birthday boy.

Dennis: robby…

Robby: I like buying things for you. It makes me feel closer, it’s my way of saying you matter to me. We already had this conversation, money is not a problem and it will never be if you’re involved.

Robby: Let me spoil you.

Dennis: ok….

Dennis: that means i’ll have to find another way to pay you back 👀

Robby: Not the point.

Dennis: shut up and let me blow you until u forget your own name

👍🏻

Wed, 17 Feb 11:39 PM

Dennis: did u fall into the toilet?

Robby: Sorry playing Candy Crush.

Mon, 22 Feb 05:04 PM

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Dennis: sexy

👍🏻

Wed, 24 Feb 04:23 PM

Dennis: trin asks red or white wine

Robby: I don’t know you choose.

Dennis: red wine makes you slutty but white wine makes you talk hospital politics

Dennis: either way i get hot n bothered

Robby: You’re weird.

Robby: Go with white Gloria just scheduled a call.

Sun, 28 Feb 12:01 AM

Robby: Move in with me?

Dennis: ?

Robby: I can’t sleep without you.

Dennis: did you turn the tv on?

Robby: Yes. It’s not the same.

Mon, 01 Mar 12:45 PM

Dennis: forgot lunch at home 😭

Robby: First drawer at my desk there’s protein bars.

Dennis: do they have raisins

Robby: Yes.

Dennis: i’d rather starve

Robby: Your choice.

Dennis: ok i’m stealing one

Robby: Don’t let Dana know where I hide them, she’ll eat them all.

Dennis: good then u can buy the raisinless ones you heathen

Fri, 05 Mar 10:51 PM

Dennis: i can smell cigarettes

Dennis: are you smoking?

Robby: No.

Dennis: you know the rules

Robby: Come on the balcony and I’ll give you one.

Dennis: you’re a bad bad influence dr robinavitch

Thu, 11 Mar 01:00 PM

Dennis: you forgot to buy toilet paper

👍🏻🧻

Sun, 14 Mar 09:28 PM

Dennis: What’s up you sexy hairy bear?

Robby: Hello to you too Santos.

Dennis: Fuck how do you always know?

Thu, 18 Mar 12:27 PM

Robby: Move in with me.

Dennis: what now

Robby: I burned my pasta sauce.

Dennis: there’s some basil pesto i made a while back in the freezer

Dennis: let it thaw in the microwave for a lil bit

Dennis: LIL BIT NOT 5 MINS like 30/40 secs max

Robby: Thanks.

Thu, 25 Mar 11:58 AM

Dennis: how much did u bet on the stolen shoe?

Robby: $20

Dennis: amateur

Wed, 31 Mar 07:03 AM

Dennis: HURRY

Dennis: CALL ME!!!!

Dennis: ROBBY PLS

Dennis: ROBBY I KNOW YOU’RE AWAKE

Robby: Nosy Uber?

Dennis: won’t stop asking me about yesterday's game

Robby: It was good. Penguins won 3 - 0. Defense still needs some tightening though.

Dennis: i hate u

Mon, 05 Apr 06:05 PM

Robby: Move in with me.

Dennis: whats up

Robby: Spider as big as my arm in the bathroom.

Dennis: i doubt that

Dennis: also you’re a grown ass man how are you still afraid of spiders

Robby: It’s not my fault I didn’t grow up in a farm.

Dennis: u literally have a medical degree

Dennis: i saw u reach into a man’s torso and extract a bullet yesterday without batting an eye

Robby: I’m retracting my offer.

Robby: You can’t move in if I set my own house on fire.

Thu, 08 Apr 04:29 PM

Dennis: do u have spare scrubs

Robby: Yes. Locker, inside the blue bag.

Dennis: thks

Robby: Long shift?

Dennis: fucking endless

Mon, 12 Apr 07:15 PM

Dennis: dana says you’re on the roof

Dennis: do u want me to come?

Robby: No everything’s fine.

Dennis: i’m in the elevator

Robby: Dennis there’s no need. The patients need you.

Dennis: you need me

Dennis: i’m coming

Tue, 13 Apr 05:45 PM

Dennis: u up for chinese tonight?

🥡👍🏻

Mon, 19 Apr 09:54 PM

Dennis: double shift kicking my butt!

Robby: You have a beautiful butt.

Dennis: thanks u always know what to say

Thu, 22 Apr 10:22 AM

Robby: Did you take my fleece?

Dennis: which one

Robby: The green one I always wear.

Dennis: yea

Robby: Dennis.

Robby: If you keep doing that I won’t have any clothes left.

Dennis: thats the plan!

Dennis: u naked all the time

Fri, 23 Apr 06:25 PM

Dennis: where are you

Dennis: i swear to god if you’re doing something stupid im gonna be so fucking mad

Dennis: answer your fucking phone

Robby: I’m in the family room with Dana.

Dennis: oh thank god

Dennis: i’m fine honestly it’s just a nosebleed

Robby: A patient attacked you, Dennis.

Robby: You are not fine.

Dennis: i can take care of myself

Dennis: and security was there 5 secs later

Robby: Five seconds too late.

Dennis: i don’t need u to go to jail bc of a nosebleed

Dennis: i need you here w me

Dennis: pls come to the bathroom?

Robby: Okay I’m coming.

Dennis: bring a new scrub top

Sun, 25 Apr 10:14 AM

Robby: Better than I thought.

Dennis: yes plus i look cool

Dennis: like i fought a shark or smth

Robby: How would that even be possible?

Mon, 26 Apr 04:58 PM

Dennis: whats your netflix password again?

Robby: Dennis!1971@

Dennis: awwwwww i always forget im your password

Robby: You set it up.

Dennis: yes but you didn’t change it!

Thu, 29 Apr 05:05 PM

Dennis: those slutty little glasses stay ON tonight

👓👍🏻

Sat, 01 May 09:45 PM

Robby: Move in with me.

Dennis: i only fixed your sink don’t cream your pants

Robby: You also saved me a lot of money.

Dennis: you’re literally the chief of emergency medicine i think you could have afforded a plumber dr robinavitch

Robby: You were way cuter though.

Thu, 06 May 10:00 AM

Robby: HR meeting scheduled tomorrow at 10.

Dennis: can’t! i’ll be too busy shitting myself

Robby: Come on. It won’t be that bad.

Dennis: for u maybe

Robby: I’ll buy you lunch afterwards.

Dennis: italian?

Robby: Done.

Dennis: ok let’s go tell teresa from hr you screw me in the ass real good

👍🏻

Sat, 08 May 03:49 PM

Robby: You owe me one.

Dennis: who’s the fucking snitch

Tue, 11 May 11:30 AM

Dennis: dont make that face

Robby: I’m not making any faces.

Dennis: you’re scaring the poor med student

Robby: Perlah heard you two talk. Did she really ask you out?

Dennis: robby

Dennis: love of my life

Dennis: light of my days

Dennis: i’m as gay as they come

Robby: I’m starting to think the no PDA at work rule is not a good idea anymore.

Dennis: don’t threaten me with a good time dr robinavitch

Sat, 15 May 10:22 PM

Dennis: going to take a shower!

Robby: Invitation or information?

Dennis: invitation!!!!!!!!

Tue, 18 May 08:09 AM

Dennis: gloria in central hub

🏃

Dennis: she saw u run away

Fri, 21 May 09:15 PM

Robby: Javadi tricked me.

Robby: She said this tv show was about hockey.

Dennis: OH MY GOD??!!!????

Sun, 23 May 11:28 PM

Robby: Finished episode 5. It’s very good!

Dennis: THAT’S all you have to say about it?

Robby: They took too long to get their shit together.

Dennis: fair

Tue, 25 May 08:00 AM

Dennis: naked neighbor jerry is fully nude on his porch

Dennis: reading a lifestyle magazine

Dennis: honestly his life doesn’t look half bad

Thu, 27 May 05:18 AM

Dennis: did you tell the new med student we’re together??

Robby: No I just told her to think about her own actions.

Robby: Flirting on the job is a HR violation.

Dennis: dude

Dennis: we ARE a hr violation

Sat, 29 May 11:34 PM

Dennis: please!!!

Dennis: pretty please robby send me the photo

Dennis: i know you have it!! dr abbott told me so!!

Robby: No.

Dennis: i won’t show anyone

Dennis: i swear scout’s honor

Robby: You’ve never been a scout.

Dennis: please i just want to see it again

Dennis: and stare at it everyday

Dennis: and maybe print it and put it in my wallet idk

Dennis: holy shit 🫠

Tue, 01 Jun 07:30 AM

Dennis: we have to schedule a new meeting w teresa from hr

Robby: Why?

Dennis: i think it’s homophobic i have to work on the first day of pride month

Dennis: that also HAS to be a hr violation

Dennis: hate crime maybe?

Robby: Happy pride month! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

Dennis: happy pride month

Dennis: i am very much in gay love w you

Thu, 03 Jun 03:07 AM

Robby: Hey, the hospital called and I’m going in.

Robby: Didn’t want to wake you.

Robby: Text me when you get up.

Thu, 03 Jun 07:03 AM

Dennis: hey just woke up

Dennis: what happened? everything alright?

Robby: Huge pile-up came through, we just got over the worst of it.

Dennis: omg should i also come in?

Robby: No, most of day shift is already here.

Robby: Raincheck on our brunch date?

Dennis: i guess there are some downsides on dating the big boss

Sat, 05 Jun 07:29 AM

Dennis: FUCK teresa from hr

Robby: What’s up?

Dennis: our schedules do not match AT ALL for the next two weeks

Robby: Yes fuck her.

Thu, 10 Jun 07:35 PM

Robby: Left you a sandwich in the break room fridge.

❤️

Robby: Happy first day of night shifts!

😭

Fri, 11 Jun 03:56 AM

Dennis: dr robinavitch how many red bulls can i drink in a day

Dennis: bc im at 3 and i can feel my heartbeat in my ass

Sat, 12 Jun 12:58 PM

Dennis: garcia’s here

Dennis: AGAIN

Dennis: i just wanna sleepppppp

Robby: That’s another reason why you should move in with me.

Sun, 13 Jun 01:39 AM

Dennis: night shift crew is crazy as fuck

Dennis: did you know dr ellis used to be a professional skater???

Robby: Yes I know. She still skates to work sometimes.

Mon, 14 Jun 05:13 AM

Dennis: this is bullshit. i miss you.

Mon, 14 Jun 05:30 AM

Robby: Miss you too.

Robby: I’m coming early to work.

Dennis: bring coffee pls?

Robby: Of course.

Thu, 17 Jun 12:25 PM

Robby: Here with Princess for your weekly gossip session.

Robby: She says she saw Mateo liked all of Javadi’s Instagram posts, even the ones from 2023.

Robby: She thinks Javadi is not interested this time though.

Robby: I think they should be careful, it’s not always easy dating someone you work with.

Robby: She also heard the cafeteria is going to have a salad bar now, that’s exciting!

Thu, 17 Jun 01:06 PM

Robby: Just so you know, it’s very easy dating you.

Robby: Even if we work together.

Thu, 17 Jun 03:03 PM

Dennis: salad bar fuck yeah!

❤️

Fri, 18 Jun 02:45 AM

Dennis: someone came in w a fucking corn on the cob up their ass

Fri, 18 Jun 06:00 AM

🌽👎🏻

Sat, 19 Jun 06:04 AM

Robby: Come to mine to sleep today.

Robby: I know we won’t see each other but you can still sleep in my bed.

Robby: Use the key I gave you if I’m already gone.

Sat, 19 Jun 02:39 PM

Dennis: bed: 10/10

Dennis: you not being in bed w me: -100000/10

Mon, 21 Jun 02:45 AM

Dennis: omg robby guess what just fucking happened

Dennis: or not i guess you’re asleep

Robby: What happened?

Dennis: what are you doing up?????

Dennis: is it insomnia again?

Robby: No. Bridgerton just turned good again.

Dennis: GO TO SLEEP

Tue, 22 Jun 07:01 AM

Dennis: I’M FREEEEEEEE WORST FUCKING EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE

Robby: Who is that?

Dennis: nvm. dinner at yours tonight?

👍🏻

Dennis: i need a home cooked meal and a blow job

👍🏻🍝💦

Fri, 25 Jun 04:45 PM

Dennis: where are u

Robby: Ambulance bay.

Robby: Why?

Dennis: langdon looking for u

Robby: Don’t tell him where I am.

Robby: You little shit.

Fri, 02 Jul 07:59 PM

Dennis: met teresa from hr at the grocery store she’s actually kinda nice

Tue, 06 Jul 08:39 PM

Dennis: tony the tiger

Robby: The cereal mascot?

Dennis: yea

Robby: What about him.

Dennis: smash or pass

Robby: I feel like he would be rough in bed.

Dennis: so......

Robby: Pass.

Dennis: u literally tied me to ur bed and rimmed me until i cried yesterday

Robby: Still. He’s a tiger.

Thu, 8 Jul 11:15 AM

Robby: Dana’s birthday is coming up, she wants to know if you’re coming to the BBQ she’s hosting.

Dennis: i’d like to!

Robby: Nice, I’ll tell her.

Dennis: are we still supposed to act like we don’t do unspeakable things to each other in front of our colleagues?

Robby: Even if HR knows and everyone knows I’d still like to keep our sex lives private.

Dennis: ok i’ll keep it in my pants

Robby: We can hold hands if you want?

Dennis: SOLD!!!

Sat, 10 Jul 12:32 PM

Robby: Burger or hot dog?

Dennis: burg pls

🍔👍🏻

Sat, 17 Jul 03:28 PM

Dennis: hot as balls today

Robby: You’re hot as balls.

Dennis: you know what? i’ll take the compliment thank u

Tue, 20 Jul 01:15 PM

Robby: What’s it called when three people are in a relationship?

Dennis: polyamorous?

Robby: No, like colloquially?

Dennis: throuple

Robby: Thanks that’s it

Dennis: should i worry????

Thu, 22 Jul 01:05 PM

Robby: Take a break.

Dennis: i am!

Robby: Staring at the patient board while drinking a Red Bull is not taking a break.

Sun, 25 Jul 04:51 PM

Dennis: did u kill another plant?

Robby: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Dennis: the one on the living room shelf?

Dennis: i swear it had less leaves last time i watered it

Robby: Maybe I’m just a good plant parent and it grew.

Dennis: or u killed it and replaced it with a similar one

🤷‍♂️

Thu, 29 Jul 10:45 AM

Dennis: bhavhsv

Dennis: jsdbvsdbv

Dennis: CALL ME

Dennis: jvbdsfkhpè

Robby: Uber again?

Dennis: NO fucking ogilvie

Mon, 02 Aug 03:30 PM

Robby: Wild pigeon in the ED. I think it’s in South 14.

Dennis: i’m not catching wild animals AGAIN

Robby: Please? Donahue is very scared of birds.

Thu, 05 Aug 08:28 PM

Dennis: what do u want for your birthday

Robby: A kiss and some quiet time.

Dennis: no pls be for real

Dennis: you never tell me what you want and i’m in crisis mode!!!!!

Robby: Let's just get away, you and me, for the day.

Dennis: i’d love that, i just don’t think i have enough PTO

Robby: Good thing I know your boss, then.

Sun, 08 Aug 06:02 PM

Dennis: stealing a cigarette from ur secret stash

Robby: I don’t have a secret stash.

Robby: Wait for me I want one too.

Tue, 10 Aug 10:10 AM

Robby: Wordle 222 2/6
⬜️⬜️🟩🟨⬜️
⬜️🟩🟩🟩🟩
⬜️🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Dennis: nice

Dennis: Wordle 222 2/6
🟩🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Robby: Did you cheat?

Dennis: no im just smarter than u

Tue, 10 Aug 07:20 AM

Dennis: naked neighbor jerry has a new naked lady at home?

Dennis: good for him!

👍🏻

Sun, 15 Aug 11:45 PM

Dennis: so?

Robby: The reception is empty I’m waiting for someone to show up.

Dennis: hurry we have 15 minutes left of your birthday!!!!!!

Robby: We can’t stay in a room with a shower that doesn't work.

Dennis: if you don’t hurry i’m gonna start celebrating alone

Mon, 16 Aug 09:32 AM

Dennis: you are so fucking red

Robby: I know.

Dennis: you should’ve put sunscreen on

Robby: I know.

Dennis: riding your bike shirtless was a dumb idea

Robby: I know.

Dennis: you were very hot while doing it tho

Robby: I know.

Dennis: want me to put aloe cream on you when we get home?

Robby: Please.

Robby: Move in with me?

Dennis: just because i’m putting aloe cream on you?

Dennis: you can be grateful in other ways dr robinavitch

Fri, 20 Aug 09:19 PM

Dennis: buy lube pls?

Robby: Can you do it? I’m getting off from a double and I have a board meeting tomorrow morning.

Dennis: noooooo i get so awkward when i go to the pharmacy to buy it

Robby: You’re a big boy I think you can do it.

Sat, 21 Aug 08:23 AM

Dennis: FUCKING MET TERESA FROM HR AT THE PHARMACY AND I HAD THE BIGGEST BOTTLE OF LUBE IN MY HANDS

Robby: Did you say hi to her from me?

Dennis: yes

Fri, 27 Aug 07:49 AM

Robby: Really hard day at work today.

Robby: Can I call you? Just want to hear your voice.

Dennis: of course baby

Wed, 01 Sep 02:24 PM

Robby: Myrna knows about us.

Dennis: how do u know

Robby: She asked me if we plan on hyphenating as Mr. and Mr. Fruitcake-Pussycat.

Dennis: i actually think it’s better than most of the options we have

Mon, 06 Sep 10:49 AM

Dennis: have a good conference!!

Dennis: send me pictures in the new suit!!

Dennis: i am fucking BARKING

Robby: Send me a picture too?

Robby: You are very cute ❤️

Tue, 07 Sep 10:12 PM

Dennis: heyyyy wyd?

Robby: Reading, trying not to think about the awful presentations I heard today.

Robby: What about you?

Dennis: i'm in your bed

Robby: Nice, the hotel mattress isn’t very comfortable.

Dennis: oh no

Dennis: what are you wearing? 👀

Robby: My pajamas.

Dennis: i’m wearing one of your shirts…

Dennis: and nothing under it

Robby: Again? Dennis you can’t keep stealing my shirts.

Dennis: I’M TRYING TO SEXT HERE ASSHOLE

Robby: Oh.

Robby: I’m calling you.

Wed, 08 Sep 11:36 AM

Dennis: it’s cassie’s son’s birthday today!!!

Dennis: she brought donuts!!!!

Dennis: do i save you one?

Robby: I’m not back for another day.

Dennis: i saved you a pink one w sprinkles

Thu, 09 Sep 02:29 PM

Robby: Very interesting article about catheter-directed thrombolysis versus anticoagulation in pulmonary embolism here: link

Dennis: thanks

Robby: I liked how they cited Williams as a source.

Dennis: nerd

Fri, 10 Sep 06:57 AM

Dennis: full transparency there’s gonna be a welcome back banner when you go to the break room today

Dennis: i had nothing to do w it i swear

Dennis: emma actually put some time in it tho

Dennis: so don’t be an asshole n pretend you like it

Robby: I am not an asshole.

Dennis: debatable

Sun, 12 Sep 07:59 PM

Dennis: hey where are you?

Robby: Stopped to get some groceries. Do you need more avocados?

Dennis: can you please answer your phone?

Robby: I’m almost done, there’s a long line at checkout!

Dennis: robby

Dennis: jake’s here

Robby: Left groceries at the store, I’m coming

Sun, 12 Sep 11:12 PM

Dennis: how did it go?

Mon, 13 Sep 06:05 AM

Dennis: morning, coffee before shift?

Mon, 13 Sep 07:32 AM

Dennis: dana said you’re not coming in and dr abbott is covering for you

Dennis: everything ok?

Mon, 13 Sep 09:15 AM

Robby: Jake ended up staying the night.

Robby: Raincheck on the coffee?

Dennis: ofc

Wed, 15 Sep 07:31 PM

Dennis: heyy can i come over? i feel like i haven’t seen you in weeks

Robby: Sorry, at Jake’s mom’s now. How about tomorrow?

Dennis: okok

Fri, 17 Sep 01:49 AM

Dennis: i am srry about what i said about you needing to go to therapy but like

Dennis: fukc you

Dennis: how dare you kicking me out of your house

Dennis: it’s not that you didn’t tewll him we’re together that’s YOUR thing to say and i’ve always given you space n time

Dennis: i gave u an ENTIRE YEAR when wr didnt tell our colleagues even tho it was so fucking hard keeping our relationship a secret even from my literal best friend

Dennis: but this is your family so i donmt care

Dennis: icare in the sense that we’ve been together for almost two years now but whatever

Dennis: what i care about is that you actually kicked me out

Dennis: that’s what my family back home did to me and you knew it and still u decided to kick me out

Dennis: so fuck you

Dennis: i kno it was hard w jake and u wnt him back in your life

Dennis: but that doenst mean you get to treat me like that

Dennis: deal with whatever you’re dealinf w and then apologise to me u fuckn asshole

Robby: Den where are you? Answer your phone please?

Sat, 18 Sep 10:02 AM

Dennis: You need to stop calling him

Dennis: He has the world’s worst hangover and he’s embarrassed that he texted you all those things

Dennis: I tried to stop him honestly

Robby: Santos, can I please talk to him?

Dennis: I’m going out in 30 mins. I’ll be back at 3pm. Fix it before then

Mon, 20 Sep 08:15 PM

Robby: Talked to Jake, he said he’d very much like to meet you.

Robby: Are you free tomorrow at dinner?

Dennis: can’t! i’ll be too busy shitting myself

Robby: Come on. It won’t be that bad. He’ll love you as much as I love you.

Dennis: italian?

🍝👍🏻

❤️

Tue, 21 Sep 10:39 PM

Dennis: did i pass the test?

Robby: Honestly I’m not even sure I passed the test and I’ve known him since he was 5.

Dennis: nice so i can still become his favorite

Robby: I saw his eyes light up when you started talking about that videogame.

Thu, 23 Sep 10:09 AM

Dennis: did u send these or is garcia finally pulling her head out of her ass?

❤️

Dennis: thank you they’re beautiful!

Fri, 24 Sep 03:26 PM

Robby: Date night tomorrow?

Dennis: u need to stop romancing me

Dennis: i forgave you when you started crying and said i was the best thing that ever happened to you

Robby: I don’t cry.

Dennis: i literally saw u cry an hour ago when the patient in north 11 gave you a drawing?

Robby: She’s so talented and she’s only 7.

Fri, 24 Sep 06:14 PM

Robby: So? Date night?

Dennis: how about you take me home tonight and we make glorious make up sex on your couch for the hundredth time this week?

👍🏻

Fri, 01 Oct 06:01 AM

Dennis: what are we gonna go as for halloween?

Robby: There’s a whole month left.

Dennis: amateur

Mon, 04 Oct 09:59 PM

Dennis: the michelin man

Robby: Are we still doing this?

Dennis: yes

Dennis: smash or pass?

Robby: I guess I’d feel safe with him? Smash.

Sat, 09 Oct 11:27 AM

Robby: Nice resuscitative thoracotomy.

Dennis: stop or ill get hard

Wed, 13 Oct 08:30 PM

Robby: Javadi told me there’s a new hockey show. Should we watch it?

Dennis: ew no that one’s straight

Robby: Bridgerton has straight couples too.

Dennis: bridgerton has jonathan bailey

Sat, 16 Oct 07:27 PM

Dennis: found our costumes for shen’s halloween party

Robby: Who’s who?

Dennis: oh honey…. it’s sad u can’t see the obvious answer

Wed, 20 Oct 10:48 PM

Dennis: ofheuiwgwif

Dennis: robby call me

Dennis: pdjfjwdjfkdnf

Dennis: come on you don’t even have to stay on the phone

Dennis: just call me so it rings and i can pretend

Dennis: YOU TRAITOR

Dennis: THE UBER DRIVER IS TALKING ABOUT HIS EX GIRLFRIEND

Dennis: I DIDN’T WANT TO KNOW HOW BIG HER TITS WERE

Robby: How big were they?

Dennis: im going to fucking end you

Sat, 23 Oct 08:30 AM

Robby: How’s your schedule for November?

Dennis: (file)

Robby: (file)

Dennis: wow 10 whole matching free days????

Robby: Remember me to thank Teresa from HR.

Dennis: im sending her a whole ass fruit basket

Mon, 25 Oct 05:19 PM

Robby: Our halloween costumes came in the mail.

Dennis: i changed my mind this was a really bad idea

Dennis: im picturing u in a lil sexy roman skirt

Robby: I think it’s called a “Pteruge”.

Dennis: mmm yes keep talking dirty to me

Thu, 28 Oct 10:45 AM

Dennis: i think naked neighbor jerry and his naked lady friend broke up

Dennis: wait nvm just saw them fuck

Dennis: my poor eyes

Sun, 31 Oct 11:01 PM

Robby: Where are you?

Dennis: definitely not smoking outside

Robby: You owe me one.

Robby: Make up an excuse.

Dennis: ?

Robby: I want to go home and fuck you.

Dennis: omg

Dennis: are you getting hard under your little roman skirt?

Robby: If you don’t behave I’m going to find another cowboy to ride me.

Dennis: et tu brute?

Robby: I've already started the car.

Dennis: im coming!!!!!

Robby: Not yet you’re not.

Mon, 01 Nov 08:36 AM

Robby: Why is Al-Ashimi asking me if my diarrhea subsided?

Dennis: you put me on the spot and i had to tell her something to get out of the party

Robby: You could’ve said anything else?

Wed, 03 Nov 04:39 PM

Dennis: so? how did it go?

Robby: I didn’t bolt out 5 minutes in, so I’m calling it a win.

Dennis: should we order sushi to celebrate your first successful therapy session?

🍣👍🏻

Sun, 07 Nov 11:12 AM

Dennis: what’s the deal between dr abbott and samira?

Robby: You don’t want to go there.

Fri, 12 Nov 06:49 AM

Dennis: REMEMBER TO WISH TRINITY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHEN SHE COMES IN

Robby: Thanks for the reminder.

Robby: I also got her a pastry from the place she likes.

Dennis: did you get one for me also????

Robby: Yes of course.

🫶

Sun, 14 Nov 12:21 PM

Robby: How was your lunch?

Dennis: very good! mel ordered sandwiches

Robby: Oh I know. My desk is covered in crumbles.

Dennis: dr grumpy is in the house today!

Wed, 17 Nov 08:17 AM

Dennis: im actually dying

Dennis: i leave u my funk records

Dennis: tell trinity i loved her

Robby: How’s your fever doing?

Robby: You’ll live.

Sun, 21 Nov 06:39 PM

Robby: Are you smoking? You know the rules.

Dennis: no? i had my last one on halloween

Dennis: SHIT I FORGOT THE BROWNIES IN THE OVEN!!!!!!

Thu, 25 Nov 10:05 AM

Robby: McKay said you fell?

Dennis: slipped on literal pee

Robby: Are you hurt?

Dennis: my ego is very much hurt yes dr robinavitch

Robby: I'm putting in an order for a CT scan.

Wed, 01 Dec 06:39 PM

Dennis: who did u get for secret santa

Robby: It’s not secret if I tell you.

Dennis: come onnnn i’ll tell you mine

Robby: You left your name on my desk I know you have Jack.

Dennis: i fucking hate u

Fri, 03 Dec 07:05 AM

Robby: Dr Santos just wished us a happy anniversary.

Dennis: OMG

Dennis: did we forget it was today???

Robby: Dr Santos just said: “That’s why you need a lesbian in your life”.

Dennis: actually valid.

Thu, 09 Dec 07:55 PM

Dennis: at the liquor store

Dennis: need help

Robby: You don’t have a drinking problem if you enjoy a glass every now and then.

Dennis: shut up im trying to buy dr abbott’s secret santa present

Robby: Honestly he’s more of a beer guy.

Dennis: im fucked

Robby: Not yet. Come to mine after?

Dennis: smooth dr robinavitch

Mon, 13 Dec 07:49 PM

Dennis: there’s a guy at your door asking to see your bike?

Robby: Must be Duke’s friend. Tell him to wait outside. I’m on my way.

Dennis: are you selling your bike?

Robby: I don’t know yet, I’m testing the waters.

Dennis: i’m gonna blow you so hard when you come home

Fri, 17 Dec 03:33 PM

Dennis: is it dana

Robby: No.

Dennis: perlah

Robby: No.

Dennis: ellis?

Robby: No.

Dennis: jesse?

Robby: No.

Robby: Are you really going to list all of our collegues?

Dennis: no just the ED staff

Sat, 18 Dec 08:09 PM

Robby: So, don’t freak out.

Dennis: great way to start a conversation dr robinavitch

Robby: Jake’s mom invited us both to theirs for Christmas. We don’t have to go if you don’t want. I don’t even celebrate so it’s not that big of a deal.

Dennis: jake already texted me it’s fine

Robby: Since when are you two texting?

Dennis: since the day i decided i wanted to be your stepson’s favorite

Dennis: i already bought him the game he wanted for his switch you just have to sign the card

Robby: Oh god I love you so much.

Mon, 20 Dec 10:35 PM

Dennis: soooo i was looking for a fleece to steal from you and found a giftbox of victoria secret’s fragrances in your wardrobe

Dennis: either you’re cheating on me w someone who smells of “bare vanilla”

Dennis: or you got javadi for secret santa

Robby: What can I say my lover enjoys sweet perfumes.

Dennis: you’re on thin fucking ice

Thu, 23 Dec 09:23 PM

Robby: Want to talk about it?

Dennis: nah

Robby: I’m here if you need me.

Dennis: so stupid

Dennis: i hadn't talked to him in so long

Robby: I know. Still here.

Fri, 24 Dec 07:30 PM

Robby: Call me when you land! I love you.

Sat, 25 Dec 08:20 AM

Dennis: why did you stop?

Robby: Merry Christmas to you too. How’s it going back home?

Dennis: terrible.

Robby: I’m so sorry it’s not going well.

Dennis: why did you stop asking me to move in with you?

Robby: Maybe we should talk about it when you’re in Pittsburgh?

Dennis: please, robby.

Dennis: my father just died i’m in my childhood bedroom in the city i grew up in and i can’t shake the feeling that this is not my home anymore

Dennis: hasn’t been for a long time

Dennis: so, why did you stop?

Robby: I thought I was pushing you too much.

Robby: I know you like living with Santos, we’ll get there when and if you’re ready.

Robby: No rush.

Dennis: ask me again

Robby: Dennis…

Dennis: can i move in with you?

Robby: Yes.

Tue, 28 Dec 01:15 PM

Robby: I’m parked at the terminal.

Dennis: i’m almost home

❤️

Fri, 31 Dec 11:56 PM

Dennis: where are u????

Dennis: it’s almost midnight!!

Dennis: need my sugar

Robby: Coming right up!

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Notes:

I won't lie I already could have a prologue idea. Should I write it?
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