16Scratch drove out to Jesse Fulton's Diner on Route 10. He didn't expect to see Lilly in the place. But there she was. He started to run to her and kiss her long and hard but then thought better. He waited by the kitchen door to watch her, avoiding a waitress or two, who looked at Scratch as if he was some sort of creep.
Lilly looked at the clock behind the counter, got up from her table and started to leave. Scratch took three steps and called out to her.
“Lilly! Oh, hey! I made it!” He pretended to be out of breath.
At first, she didn't answer. She just happened to turn around and see Scratch.
“Ohh.” she giggled nervously. “You are here!” Her eyes darted around the café.
Scratch's smile diminished.
“Who are you looking for?”
“Nobody,” Lilly said. “Say, let's sit down, huh?”
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