Chapter 31
“I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE have to meet her here?” his mother slid into the booth, “Why couldn’t we have gotten a table at the club? You know your dad and I would’ve paid for it.”
“Mom, I know.” Carter said with a little frustration, “I want to pay for it.”
Carter’s father smiled at him, “I’m glad we’re here. It’s been quite a while since I had a good burger and fries.”
“Don’t go overboard though, Norman,” Susan looked around the restaurant, “you know the cholesterol levels in these burgers must be through the roof. Well, to be honest, I am a bit inclined to try a bite or two, it sure smells delicious,” she giggled. “I’m also excited about meeting the mystery woman.”
Carter and his father laughed together. His mother’s view on life used to seriously bother him at times. He’
