said they will be there at 11 on Friday, so just anytime on Friday.”

“I can leave work a little early and pick you up at three? Or do you have to work?”

“I can go then. I might have to take a call or two, but it won’t be a big deal.”

We were walking up the sidewalk to my door. “Do you want to come in?”

“No, I wish I could. I have to go in early tomorrow. And I have to take some clients out to dinner tomorrow, so I guess I will see you at the dock on Friday?”

“You will, I am so excited. What’s your favorite dessert?”

“Whatever yours is,” he said, kissing me. “Good night, Abbie.”

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