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“I didn’t think he’d pass on es But it doesn’t ain Dinner this tiood meal”

I have to appreciate his perseverance in the face of my weirdness and present appearance Just because I have developed a fascination with Joshua, doesn’t mean I should say no I look at Danny If I’d thrown a torn-up wish list into a fireplace, he’s the guy Mary Poppins would have delivered “Dinner sometime would be nice”

He parks in a twenty-n him in as a visitor As the elevator doors open I realize too late he has delivered me all the way to the tenth floor

“Thanks”

He steps out with s me to a halt “Take it easy today”

He straightens the collar of e to look tothis tableau, or he’s not in yet The tension of not knowing is excruciating

“Dinner? What about a little dinner tonight? Couldn’t hurt?”

“Sure,” I agree just to get hiives e a smile I slowly pivot

Once upon a time, this moment would have been a triumph I’ve had daydrea at his desk, sharply tapping paperwork into straight stacks, I wish I could rewind time

We’re playing a new game While I don’t know the rules, I do know I’ve made a majorout of my coat

“Hi, buddy,” Danny says to Josh, who slouches down into his chair It’s a boss-type power pose he has perfected

“You don’t work here anymore” Josh isn’t one for pleasantries

“I gave Lucy a ride in and thought I’d co on your toes”

“What do you row knife-sharp

“Well, I know you’re pretty protective of Lucy But I’ve been treating you right, haven’t I?”