[You'd think Dave would learn not to use slang around people who clearly aren't from the same time he is, but he never does. The metaphors don't matter anyway. He just loves the sound of his own voice.]
Okay, I'll pencil in our candle light dinner date. My schedule's tight, but we can work something out.
[Action]
Okay, I'll pencil in our candle light dinner date. My schedule's tight, but we can work something out.