PROMPTLY AT TEN THIRTY there was a knock on her door. Maggie took the last bite of her banana and washed it down with a gulp of coffee. She hurriedly grabbed her beach bag and headed towards the door. She was embarrassed about wearing an old dress yesterday, so today she had on a new sundress in a floral colour that came just past her knees. It had a matching jacket and she had a solid navy sun hat. As the more insistent knock came again, she smiled to herself, and opened the door.
Nick looked her up and down with an expression she definitely remembered and loved and pulled her close to kiss her. She returned with all the pent-up longing inside of her. They were interrupted by Joey repeatedly clearing his throat.
Nick stepped aside and introduced her, “Maggie this is my best friend and b
