“I know I don’t have to.” He reached over and covered her hand. “I want to. I’ve met Simone and I’d love to meet Scott. But, if you don’t think that’s a good idea then I’ll just wait in the car.”
“No, that’s ridiculous,” she argued. “It could be hours.”
“Okay.”
“You want to sit in a parking lot for hours?”
“No. I want to go meet Scott and spend that time with you and your brother. But, I will sit in a parking lot for hours. Did you forget I’m a Marine and professional badass, you think a parking lot is going to scare me off?”
The smile that spread across his face had the force of a lit stick of dynamite, it demolished every wall she was trying to keep built around her heart. She had no idea where this ride was going to take her, but she made the decision then and there to strap in, hold on tight and try not to throw up.
“Okay. Take Main to Evergreen.” Her voice quivered as she gave him directions.
Before starting the car, he leaned over and pressed a light kiss to her mouth. It didn’t take all of her fears away but it sure didn’t hurt.