After she got out of the shower, she slipped into comfortable clothes and strolled next door to have coffee with Cora. Amy’s visit lasted an hour and she and Cora relived the events of the previous evening. Amy had planned to go home after she left Cora’s, but jogged across the street to visit with Allison, instead. “Well, Amy. I was just thinking about you.” “Oh.” “Didn’t you say you and Brad were going out for Valentine’s Day?” “Yes, and it was wonderful. He called for me on his white horse. He brought me roses, and then he took me to Martinelli’s.” “What do you mean ‘his white horse?’” “Didn’t you see? Brad arranged for a carriage to take us to Martinelli’s.” “Oh, Amy, I think this one’s a keeper. By the way, I’m going to Martinelli’s tonight.” “Tonight? What’s going on tonight?” “I wouldn’t expect you popular types to know anything about this, but Martinelli’s sets aside the day after Valentine’s Day for us lonely types to dine as a group.
