Melinda ran a brush through her long waves. She leaned toward the mirror and checked to make sure her mascara wasn’t smudged. She brushed her teeth, swished some mouthwash. What had possessed her to agree to go with Adam? Well, it didn’t really matter now because he would be here in a few minutes. This was the second time he had asked her to do something with him on the spur of the moment. Her nerves jumped when she heard the doorbell chime. On her way down the hall, she grabbed a light cardigan sweater and her brown leather bag from the living room chair. She grinned as she opened the door. “Hello there.” Adam met her eyes and smiled back. “Hi yourself.” “This is a great idea. I can’t remember the last time I did this.” His smile brightened. “Did what?” “Got picked up for ice cream.

