“Don’t you look spiffy,” Gregg said when he opened the front door of his house.
“Meaning I’m wearing slacks and a real shirt?” Spence replied, amused at the comment.
“Yep.” Gregg had one hand behind his back as he stepped aside to let Spence in. Pulling it out, he handed Spence a bouquet of wild flowers. “Step one in redeeming myself,” he said.
“You’re serious?” Spence took them, a huge smile on his face. “I’ve never had anyone give me flowers.”
“I’m glad I’m the first. I know it’s hokey, but…”
“It isn’t. I love it.”
“Good.” Gregg looked slightly embarrassed. “There’s a vase for them on the dining room table.”
When Spence went over, he saw it, and a box of candy. He broke out laughing. “You really are going all the way.”
“Too much?”
“No. Not at all,” Spence replied seriously. “I l
