Excellent, Nan!
The scene with the desk clerk at the police station was priceless. *So* in character for all concerned!
She took the handkerchief back and blew her nose again. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I messed everything up. I was trying to show you you could trust me, and after last night, I didn't know what to do. I should have told you right away, but I thought if I did, I'd never be able to make you believe I was over my crush, and liked you for yourself. And I *do*!" she asserted with unnecessary emphasis.
Awwww! [/me melts into one big waffy puddle]
"Okay, it's a deal," he said. "Just make sure it's believable."
"Oh, I will; you can count on it!"
Right, Lois. Can you say Choco-chocolate monster chip ice cream?
Can't wait to read more!
- Vicki
