It had taken three hours but they’d been side by side the whole time, able to talk.The people working on them had seemed remote, only pairs of hands...that had done nice things. She’d felt refreshed and happy when it was finished and then they’d gone to dinner at a fancy restaurant.The comparison between that and what was happening to her now was laughable. Of course there was no Matt present with her, chatting away, but even if he had been there she wouldn’t have been able to pay any attention. He wore a small white mustache and his voice seemed too soft for his rough exterior. The most interesting thing about him was his eyes, They were a dark brown, soft and kind. I felt like I could trust him.As the time wore on he kept buying me beer. By last call he offered to take me home, I was in no condition to object. The bartender assured me my car would be safe in the parking lot. I felt bad that gary had to practically push me into his car.I was certain I gave directions to my home, yet. What I wouldn't do to be eight years younger."The doctor chimed in again, "I've never seen anything like what thesepeople do over at Jenn Tech. They say in about three months they'll beable to make you 17 again. So really your only like this for summer."His mother Sheila interjected, "The only thing this might really mess upis your summer romance. But I have a feeling this experience will bringthe love you and Allison have for each other to a whole new level."Oh no! Allison! How was a. "Do you think this will finally bethe year?"I thought it was a tacky question, but Josh kept a smile on his face ashe answered. "I'd be lying if I didn't say I hoped so," he said with a small chuckle."But just being nominated is an honor." With four top ten songs during the past year, you've definitely giveneveryone a reason to look."He continued to smile. There was no question, and I don't think either ofus really knew how to respond. Luckily, she kept going to avoid anyawkward silence."Who's.