text: Michael: I was in no mood for talk 
  Michael: I was unpleasantly surprised to find they were talking about me behind my back
  Richard: Oh, I see
  Richard: Leave it behind
  Richard: Are you coming to a Christmas party though?
  Michael: Still thinking
  Michael: I don't want to give them any additional opportunity of gossiping 
  Richard: You don't have influence on it
  Michael: Yeah, maybe you are wright 
  Richard: You see, now you are talking
  Richard: How about before at my place?
  Richard: With Monika and Sandra?
  Michael: ...
  Richard: Does it mean yes?
  Michael: Yes, whatever...
  Richard: Come on man, don't be such a jerk
  Richard: We'll have fun
  Richard: Just come and I'll arrange everything
  Michael: Ok man
  Michael: Thx
  Richard: Ok settled then
target: They were gossiping about Michael. He will come to the Christmas party. He, Richard, Monica and Sandra will have a before at Richard's place. 