“That sounds good. Apparently everything is falling in place.”
“Yes, overcoming problems from my past feels good.”
“I'm happy for you,” he said.
“Thank you.”
As they finished their meal, Sydney said, “My God, I'm stuffed.”
Duane gave her a boyish grin. “Well, I think that goes for both of us.”
Sydney reached over and pecked his cheek, “Thank you for a lovely evening.”
“The pleasure is all mine; I hope we can do this again soon.”
Sydney smiled. “You bet. I better see you at my open house.”
“You can count on me.”
“That's what I love about you.”
God how he wished she did love him, Duane thought.
Sydney and Duane left the restaurant together with Walker, the bodyguard prominent in their departure. This time Duane smiled at him. “If I can help, call me.”
Walker knew something was u
