No worries. You still live over on Wilkins at Greenmore Apartments, right?” “Yeah, you remember?” he says in a tone that suggests he’s flattered. “You and your roommate threw the Halloween party there last year. It was fun.” He gives a toothy smile. “Well, I’m a fun guy.” I force a chuckle and glance out at the weather. “Man, it’s probably going to be hell tonight in the ER. You know how it gets in this kind of weather.” “You know, we never did get that coffee. I don’t know about you, but I’m a little too wired to go to sleep. What do you say to coffee and a donut?” I have to make this stop. “Ben, as inviting as that sounds, I think you should know that I’m seeing someone, so that’s probably not the best idea.” “Oh, yeah…sure,” he sputters. “I-I just meant as friends.” “Oh, I know, I just meant for appearances’ sake, you know? I mean, I offered you a lift because it’s pouring down rain and I wouldn’t wish that fate on a dog.” He blanches at that. “Oh, not that I’m calling yo
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