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“When did these come?”

“Before I went to ” She took her jacket off and placed it on the chair “I figured you’d see them when you came downstairs You must be exhausted”

“I uhm…” I reached up for the small black envelope, opened it and pulled out the simple white card Welcome to the team Good first month Phillippe “Oh crap! I left him on hold” I ran back up to my room

I picked upabout tonight”

“I thought you would have called as soon as you read the card”

“I’m sorry, the flowers came while I was asleep”

“No, it’sto surprise you” Now I felt bad I was unduly angry and possibly s private that’s why I didn’t…when you calledto tell you about dinner”

“Tony didn’t ”

“That’s because I didn’t tell him”

“Is it too late?” It was six and it wouldn’t take et dressed

“Are you sure you feel up to it? We can do it another time”

“I’ since Tony dropped me off”

“Okay, I’ll pick you…”

“I’ll come to you”

“No, I’ll pick you up”