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1970s: New jobs, new courses and women assassins

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It's valentines day, and in San Sequoia Michael is making an effort. He starts the morning by offering Robin chocolates and flowers. A bit predictable perhaps, but Robin seems to appreciate it. After breakfast, the two head out to the local park, where they stroll around the area, watch the clouds pass by, and - well Michael at least - watch the kids and thinking about having their own one day. He can imagine bringing them to a park like this. Pushing them on the swing, playing some hoops... Later on in the day, as Michael can barely keep his hands off Robin, they catch a movie. Jaws have been on for a while, but neither have seen it, so they do. Robin, unlike most girls (or so Michael thinks) actually loves scary movies. He himself is a bit more uncomfortable, and the movie has him swearing he'll never swim in the ocean again, while Robin is just thrilled by the action. They talk about the movie as they cook together. In this regard, Michael is learning that it's not alway...