Page 6 of Then You Came Along

Holly

Our house, Saturday 11-ish. Carson will probably start the grill closer to noon. Just bring your pretty little self. If you want to crash here, bring a bag and you can have the guest room.

Cam

Sounds good! I’m excited to see you again, and everyone else. I bet the kids are so big!

I set my phone down and return my attention to the marathon on the TV for the next hour or so until my stomach rumbles, and I realize it’s dinnertime. I grab my purse and phone, and head out to try another restaurant in my neighborhood.

I walk around for a bit, trying to decide what sounds good tonight. One of the bars has a chalkboard sign out on the sidewalk, advertising the specials for tonight, and the shrimp tacos sound amazing.

Just as I’vefinished my dinner, I remember Ethan saying he had clients up until I come in tonight, and he’s staying late for me. I decide to send him a quick text to see if I can bring him anything to eat.

Cam

Hey! I’m just down the road, eating at Charley’s and realized that you’re staying late for me. Can I possibly bring you anything to eat?

I place my phone back down on the table, picking up my drink to finish it off. As much as I wanted to enjoy an alcoholic drink tonight, I know I shouldn’t before having the tattoo. Within a couple minutes, my phone lights up.

Ethan

Thanks for the offer. If you’re sure, that’d be great. I usually order in something when I’m working late but hadn’t gotten around to it yet.

Cam

Absolutely! You’re staying late because of me. Would you like something from here, or I can stop somewhere else.

Ethan

Charley’s is perfect. The shrimp tacos are amazing.

Cam

They sure are! That’s what I just finished eating.

Ethan

Great minds think alike. ;) An order of them would be great, and I’ll pay you back when you get here.

Cam

One order of shrimp tacos coming up, and my treat.

Ethan

Cam, no, you don’t have to buy my dinner.

Cam

I offered, my treat. It’s my way of thanking you for staying late at work for me.

Ethan

If you insist…

Cam

I do.

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