4 “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” I said, grabbing Courtney and hugging her as soon as she walked downstairs. “Umm, you’re welcome,” she said, hugging me back. “What’d I do that was so great?” “You suggested that I say hi to him, and he is so handsome, but I didn’t know how handsome until he turned around. He’s so dreamy that it nearly took my breath away, but it’s not just his looks. He’s also kind and funny and down-to-earth, and he has a golden retriever,” I gushed, breathless. I knew the golden retriever part would win her over. “Well, any guy who has a great dog like that has to be somewhat okay, but slow down. Who is this guy, and what do you know about him?” I took a moment to enjoy how protective she was of me, and then I started about telling her all about Sumptuous Seth.

