Brian glanced at his watch. Six thirty. Tristan had said he would pick Brian up from work and they’d go grab some dinner before Alicia’s party. The plan had been for five thirty, but Tristan had called and said he was running horribly late due to the reception thing. The detective had promised to be there by six thirty. Brian’s phone rang.
“Hey, I’m in the parking lot,” said Tristan.
“On my way,” replied Brian and headed out to meet him.
As Brian slid into the car, he was surprised to see Tristan in his full dress blues. He supposed his surprise must have showed because Tristan immediately offered up an explanation.
“I got stuck at the retirement thing for the Captain. I didn’t have time to change before I got here, but I do have some civvies in the back seat,” said Tristan.
“Oh, can
