We hadn\u2019t planned anything extravagant that evening\u2014just a casual <\/p>\n
beer and a meal at one of Sam\u2019s favorite spots. Neither of us felt <\/p>\n
like cooking, and since he frequented the place with his friends, it felt like an easy, no-fuss choice.<\/p>\n
\u201cMolly, let\u2019s just go out tonight,\u201d Sam suggested. \u201cI don\u2019t want to cook,<\/p>\n
and you\u2019ve been lounging on the couch, so I know you don\u2019t either.\u201d<\/p>\n
I chuckled. \u201cYou caught me. It\u2019s been such a long, chaotic day at work.<\/p>\n
The restructuring has everyone on edge. I\u2019m absolutely drained.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExactly! Let\u2019s grab some food, have a beer, and maybe even dance a little,\u201d he said, grinning.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, but I\u2019ve got this,\u201d I replied. \u201cDinner\u2019s on me tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sam smiled, giving my knee a quick squeeze as he drove. \u201cThanks, babe.<\/p>\n
Oh, by the way, Skye\u2019s the new bartender working Thursdays. She\u2019s just <\/p>\n
starting out, so we should leave her a good tip. Don\u2019t want to look cheap, especially since I\u2019m here so often.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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