" Really? Interesting. Are you going to see her again? In the flesh, I mean?" Yes. Nora and her father are joining Mother and me for Sunday brunch at ...he Wrigley Mansion tomorrow." How sweet, a double date," Darla said, her voice containing a touch of sarcasm, but suddenly she smiled broadly and added, "Come to think of it, a double date is kind of sweet. Mom needs a man other than you, David. When you find the love of your life, and you will, she might be opposed to you servicing your mother's. He saw Enid running like her life depended on it, holding a struggling Zeke in her arms, and then a mounted stranger burst into sight behind her. Brad’s Winchester was out of its scabbard and into his hands, one hand working the lever automatically, and he started to bring the rifle up to his shoulder. Just then his horse decided to circle as Betty caught up to him and stopped.The sheep following her wandered forward, beginning to graze and surrounding his horse.“Noooo!” He heard Enid’s faint. Donna hadn’t said anything about his situation to anyone, then again, why would she have? As often happens in life, he had been worried for nothing. He decided that his idea of not saying anything but not hiding anything really was the best course of action. He was pleasantly relived.He headed to what he laughing referred to as his office. Four fiberboard walls, a cheap desk covered by a wood laminate to make it look good, and a bunch of nonsensical plaques and awards on the walls, all designed. Even though we've spent a lot of time togetherthis past year, very little of it was one on one time. Most of the timeeveryone was around so it felt a little less awkward for me. Today Iwould have no one there to help me with those awkward moments. I wouldhave to fend for myself.Nervously, I slipped the key in the door, turned the latch and Jasonand I entered into the living room. Being a true teenage boy, Jasonimmediately announced he was hungry and asked me what I was making forlunch."Don't.