"He must have figured that I would bring a couple of men with me."

I should've thought to bring a couple of my friends.

He brought her home a couple of times; I didn't really think she was right for him.

She said there was, and I asked her to bring a couple of cups.

She brought a couple of dishes over and set the table.

He'd even brought himself a couple of books to read.

He just brought a couple of friends down with him.

Another summer evening brought a young couple to our home who had known each other only a few short weeks.

"Just wanted to ask you to bring a couple of books."