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Suddenly, the sound of screeching tires interrupted their conversation as Peter slammed on the brakes, startling Mary. She thought for a moment she had said something wrong.

“We almost missed the restaurant!”

“So we almost died… for food?”

“Come on, you can’t deny you’re enjoying the ride. I saw how you opened the window to feel the breeze.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean we should die chasing food!”

“Come on, let me introduce you to an old friend.”

Mary was stunned, annoyed, and a little scared. Peter was carefree, and she wasn’t sure how she’d survive living with him. One thing was certain–she would never sleep without locking the door. She imagined he might be a pervert, sneaking into her room to do who knows what.

Peter grabbed her hand and led her to a quaint restaurant overlooking the sea.

“Peter! My friend! Who’s this lovely company you’ve brought?” said a man in a chef’s hat.

“My dear friend, let me introduce you to Mary. She’s from Hesperia, like your wife, Dolores,” Peter said, holding Mary by the shoulders,

“Calum White, at your service,” the chef said with a bow.

“My friend, how’s your wife? Did the doctor’s recommendation help?”

She’s at chemotherapy today, so she’s not here, but she’ll be

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Maybe next time I’ll bring Mary, and they can

wasn’t the same man who had been bragging about women in the car. He was kind and seemed

get you two to eat?” asked Calum.

take a whiskey. Mary, what would

place, making Mary feel a little embarrassed. She thought back to her outing with Maximus just days earlier. He had been much more reserved and proper, not as extroverted as

I want to

“Coming!”

him, miss,” Calum said, pointing her toward Peter.

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“What Is it?”

of the most beautiful views you’ve ever

“It’s amazing!

try to come here whenever I can. I eat pizza, drink wine

feeling more relaxed,” Peter said, closing his

great place, and I can tell you

one of my favorite spots, and

Peter’s phone rang. He pulled it out

need to take this,” Peter said, heading to his car. He knew this conversation wouldn’t be

brings you to call me? It’s been years since you’ve dialed my number. Why now?!

bring Mary back to my

the phone to

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