TWENTY MINUTES LATER Lizzie and Donny held hands as they strolled into the Waffle House and slipped into a booth.
“I already know what I’m getting,” she announced with a grin.
“Do you now? What’s that?”
“Pecan waffle, and hash browns with cheese and ham.”
Donny mulled over her choices. “That actually sounds pretty damn good.”
“I know,” she winked as she sipped the sweet tea their waitress had provided. “So. What time does my flight leave again?”
“Two p.m.,” he confirmed.
“Huh. There’s no telling how long getting through security will take.”
“Yep,” Donny agreed, stirring his coffee. “Which is why I think we ought to be at the airport by around twelve-forty, just to be safe.”
He set his spoon down and switched topics.
“How do you want to do this?”
Lizzie arched an eyebrow as she d
