Chapter 017

"Do you have a ride there yet?" he asked.

"No, I neglected to do that," I said, slapping my forehead with a bashful grin. I felt stupid for not already setting this up.

"Well, it shouldn’t be a problem for you.”

“What do you mean?” I asked, pinching my brow in question.

“Didn't I see you leave here with Everett the other night?" He motioned with his cup to the front door. Waiting for my response, he lightly tapped his foot.

"Oh, we aren't that close," I said, glancing down at his fidgeting shoe then back in his eyes. "I mean, Everett likes to joke around but we don't have anything romantic going on."

Robert breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well in that case, let me make things easier for you. I have field work this afternoon so I can take you up to meet Mr. Adam. We can go over all the supposed intricacies of reports.”

We shared a laugh.

“Does that sound good?" he asked.

"Sure!" I exclaimed, pursing my lips, bouncing a bit. "I appreciate it." This was certainly advantageous. What