After we’re done eating, she hurries and grabs the check before I can, then takes care of it. “No fair! You never let me pay.” I pretend to pout but smile and thank her. We exchange a hug, and before I turn and walk toward the garage, she looks at me. “Everything okay between you and Tyler?” Though a cool breeze is blowing against my cheeks, I feel like I’m on fire. “Yeah, why?” I press, wondering if he said something about me. She shakes her head. “Just wondering. You’ve both been…weird lately.” I force a laugh. “No idea what you’re talking about. Everything about Tyler and me working together is weird.” Waving her hand, she chuckles. “I guess you’re right. If you get bored tonight or tomorrow, come over! We can have a girls’ night since my brother’s gone. We can get drunk watching

