14 MEGAN O’ROURKE
Dan jumped off his skateboard when he caught up with two girls a block from the high school. Terry Evans, a short, solidly built brunette with a permanent startled expression, walked with Megan O’Rourke, Dan’s “maybe” girlfriend. Perhaps “former” was how Megan saw it.
“Hey, Dan. How’s it goin’?” Terry asked. “Haven’t seen much of you lately.”
“All’s fine. I’ve been busy.” Dan put his arm around Megan’s waist and said, “Babe, you sure are looking good.”
“And what am I, chopped liver?” Terry asked.
“No way. You’re totally okay. As beautiful as ever.”
Terry rolled her eyes.
Megan, the daughter of Gerry and Mark O’Rourke, had known Dan since babyhood. Their family albums contained pictures of early shared events in their lives, like birthday parties and outing
