When she heard a knock at the door, Roxanne quickly applied another coat of lipstick and smacked her lips. Even though she grew up on construction sites, Roxanne had a girlie side. That night, she was excited to see Tom and wanted to look sexy.
After their heart-to-heart at the bar, they found a table and talked about their favorite movies. It was one of the first times they were able to leave the heavy conversations about loan sharks, stolen permits, or babies to rest. Instead, they found common ground with their enthusiasm for psychological thrillers.
Tom told Roxanne he'd pick her up the next day to take her to a special place he wanted to show her. Because she made him promise it wasn't a fancy restaurant or doctor's office, she was eager to see what he had in store.
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