28 Molly I sensed his presence before I saw or heard him. Even though I tried to convince myself it was just wishful thinking, I couldn’t keep from turning to peek over my shoulder. Seeing Grant there staring up at me nearly took my breath away. When he removed his sunglasses, I realized that the angry look in his eyes was gone and had been replaced with one of uncertainty and hope. “Hi!” I said, delighted and a bit stunned that he was there. After trying so hard to get near him and not succeeding, it was a bit surreal that he was right in front of me––and alone. His eyes immediately brightened at my warm greeting before he returned it. “Hi.” After a long pause, he said, “I won’t bother you for very long, since I know your date will be here soon, but I have a few things that I need t

