The following is the best and most efficient way to have a successful date with Rachel:

Key choice: “Your alarm goes off for 7 AM, you forgot to turn it off last night”
Pick: “Go to the local gym, where all the hot women tend to be on Saturday morning”

Key choice: “Looks like all the hottest women are headed to yoga class.”
Pick: “Jump on a treadmill and do some jogging.”

Key choice: “This always happens, Dave goes for the hottest duo you meet.”
Pick: “Let Dave have his way and go talk to the nerdy girl.”

Key choice: “you should probably say something.”
Pick: “Hello.”

Key choice: “Nice start say something else”
Pick: “So I’m supposed to distract you while my friend hits on your friend.”

Key choice: “True, but libraries don’t serve drinks.”
Pick: “So, What is your major?”

Key choice: “Personal reasons. My atmospheric science professor is brilliant.”
Pick: “Do you enjoy the topic though?”

Key choice: “Astrophysics is fascinating, as is biochemistry.”
Pick: “As am I, and I find you mysterious. What do you say to dinner?”

Key choice: “So what can I get you this evening?”
Pick: “I’ll have the vegetarian platter”

Key choice: “So, what do you think of our town so far?”
Pick: “I like it here, I just don’t know many people here yet.”

You have now piqued Rachel’s interest and made a great impression, the next part of the conversation leads to the various endings:

Key choice: “OK, Let’s talk about…”
Pick: “Books”

Key choice: “What do you like to read?”
Pick: “Fiction mostly”

Key choice: “Really? What kind of fiction do you enjoy most?”
Pick: “Graphic novels”

Key choice: “Are you interested in going? Could be a good time.”
Pick: “Sure, sounds like fun.”

Key choice: “According to the schedule, there is a trivia contest, or we could look around at the other stuff going on.”
Pick: “Let’s have a look around.”

Key choice: “I’ll leave it up to you, what should we do next?”
Pick: “Go look around the rest of the festival.”

You go to a sci-fi/fantasy convention and help Rachel win a costume contest.