Page 22 of Grady

“Please, call me, Lena, Savannah. It’s so nice to meet you. I loved the lamp Grady got for me, and he told me you had a lot of stuff I’d probably like.”

“You can call me Vanna. I’m so happy you liked the lamp. It is beautiful. Please feel free to look around and ask me any questions you may have.”

“Thank you.” She looked at her son. “I’ll try not to be too long, but no promises.”

Grady chuckled. “Take your time, Mom.”

Savannah watched her walk around, then noticed other women in the store looking at Grady. She certainly didn’t blame them for that.

“Have you been busy all day?” he asked her.

“Yes. It’s been non-stop, but I’m not complaining.”

“Being busy makes the day go quicker.”

“It does. Are you off today?”

“I’m off every weekend. You?”

“Only Sundays until I get some help.”

They stared at each other until Savannah looked away. God, she was burning up.

“So, when are you buying me lunch?” he asked with a grin.

She laughed. “Whenever you want.”

“I’d rather go to dinner.”

Savannah nodded. “I can do that instead of lunch.”

“Okay, so when?”

“Is tonight too soon?”

“No.”

“Alright. I’ll take you to the diner.”

Grady grinned. “I’ll pick you up. What time do you close?”

“At five. I could meet you there.”

He shook his head. “I’d rather pick you up.”

Savannah tilted her head. “That sounds like a date.”

He nodded. “It does, doesn’t it? Is that alright?”

“Yep. You can pick me up at six-thirty. Give me your number and I’ll text you my address.” He told her his number and she entered it into her phone, then called him and hung up. “Now you have mine.”

“I have to have this,” Lena said as she walked toward them, carrying a green and white platter.

“That is one of my favorite pieces. You have good taste.” Savannah took the platter from her. “Is this all or do you want to look around some more?”

“I think that’s it for now, but I will be back.”

“Did you see the back room, Mom?”

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