Wait, what? You'll send Clark by to pick me up and take me to Kansas? For real! I can't believe it!
I had this all picked out to comment about until your last sentence:
Her joy at his wanting to spend time with her was quickly replaced by terror that he wanted to spend time with her. They'd be on his turf, not neutral ground. If things turned sour, she couldn't simply go home.
Artemis
Wait - can I pick the date?