I think the problem with the first approach was that youlet her answer the neg. Neg hits are supposed to work like Freudian slips 
But damn I need to come sarging with you playa! I should be ok for Sat - think i've got bird flu or summit so I'm not sure.
Will txt you.
But damn I need to come sarging with you playa! I should be ok for Sat - think i've got bird flu or summit so I'm not sure.
Will txt you.