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The days passed quickly, and late summer turned into a warm fall. One afternoon, Cari left the shop early to see what she might have in her closet that would be suitable for the following day. It was to be her first date with someone who had been messaging her from the dating site. After several e-mails back and forth, as well as a short phone call, she accepted Al’s invitation. He was the best choice out of the group that had contacted her. Kate and Ellie would be over after dinner; they wanted final approval on her outfit. Cari wanted to look nice but didn’t want it to look like she was trying too hard. Thank heavens it was just coffee.
She wandered around her backyard, admiring the new French doors and the fancy trim boards. She couldn’t wait until her house was whole again. She was
