“I’m going to the play, too. I want to make sure she’ll be all right. Tim’s a good kid. He’s in the youth group at Starlight Community Church, but that’s no guarantee of anything.” “That’s true.” She could tell him stories of things she’d encountered while supporting Matt’s ministry in the youth group in California. “How can I help you out of this jam you’re in?” “Come with me to the play. I don’t want to go alone. My treat at Dairy Queen, too.” He paused for a moment. “Don’t worry, it’s not really a date. I mean...” For the second time ever, he stammered again. She decided to rescue him before he made it sound worse. “Of course we can go as friends. That’s perfectly fine with me. No pressure.” “I’ll pick you up at six-thirty, then. You can dress casual, too. We don’t get too fancy with the plays at the school.” “See you later.”
