. our specialty, coming right up." She turned away."I'm Rory James," I said.The waitress stopped and turned back to me with a smile. "Roy?" No, Rory."...That's an interesting name." My mom wanted something different." I love it." She held out her hand and stepped back toward me. "Pleased to meet you Rory James. I'm Stacey Allen."I took her soft hand in mine and squeezed it. A sudden and unexpected shock went through me. Maybe it was static electricity from the storm. I could see that Stacey had. ‘Excuse me miss, there’s a gentleman who would like to join you, if that’s okay.’ Katie was startled out of her thoughts by the waitress. Who would know she was here? Nate? Katie’s heart skipped a beat. ‘That’s fine.’ Katie replied as her heart resumed function and began to race. She tried to keep her composure and adjusted the napkin on her lap. ‘Thanks for letting me join you.’ Not Nate. Katie’s heart sank and she tried to keep the disappointment off her face as she looked up… and met cold. Who cares, he isn’t giving it up and we needed to get to the Sams Club or Target. “Come on babe, Well find some”. I said starting to turn back to the truck. “Eleven years is long, what if I make you a very sweet deal.” She said still leaning on the basket. “I really need this and I’m willing to do anything for it.” The silence was palpable and I swear you could hear his heart beating through his chest. “Quit thinking about it, I will go help you put the couple items in your trunk. You and I. ’ I ended with a chuckle. Grinning back at me, she reached over and laid her hand on my thigh, ‘If I twist something, it won’t be your arm, believe me. I know a much more effective way of getting what I want, or making you talk for that matter.’ I chuckled and said, ‘I’ll just bet you do.’ She chuckled and took a sip of her beer but she left her hand were it was. I placed my hand on top of hers and asked, ‘What’s this, a reminder for me to be a good boy or a threat to make me be bad?’ She.