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“Yep. That’s him. It was taken on the ranch a long time ago.”
“Hey there, what can I get you to drink?” our server, Pete, asks as he places two coasters on the table and winks at me. “Huck margarita for you, Summer?”
“I’m really predictable,” I say with a laugh and then shrug. “Yes, please, because they’re delicious.”
“I’ll just take a beer,” Chase replies. “Blue Moon, if you have it.”
“Sure thing. Do you need a minute with the menus?”
Chase looks at me, raising an eyebrow.
“I always know what I want because it never changes, but I can wait if you’re still deciding.”
“I know what I want, too,” Chase says. “You go ahead, sugar.”
I order the tacos with extra chips, and Chase gets himself a burger with fries, and finally, we’re alone.
“Did you hear any more noises last night after I left?”
“Are you kidding?” I smirk and shake my head. “No. I sleep like the dead once I finally fall asleep. The house could be falling down around me and I’d sleep through it.”
“Lily gets it from you.”
“Yeah.” I laugh again. I laugh a lot when I’m with this man, and it’s nice to feel so comfortable. “Yeah, she does. I still feel silly for overreacting last night, Chase.”
“Don’t. I’d rather double-check that it’s nothing than ignore it and it be something.”
Pete sets our drinks on the table, and then he’s off again, and I lift my glass, but before I can sip, Chase holds his up to mine in a toast.
“To first dates,” he says.
“I can toast to that.” I clink my glass to his and then take a drink. “They make really good drinks here.”
“I’ve never been a liquor guy,” he says, shaking his head. “It gives me a headache.”
“You’re missing out on this one. I’m not usually a fan of tequila, but this is a masterpiece. Hey, have you tried that new restaurant down the street? Ciao?”
“Not yet,” he says. “I hear it’s good, though. We should go there next time.”
I grin over at him. “So, there’s going to be a next time?”
“Oh, for sure. There’s going to be a next time. As soon as possible.” He winks at me, and butterflies erupt into a cha-cha in my belly.
“Hey, Summer.” I glance up at Brooks, surprised to see him approach the table.
“Well, hi. How’s it going?”
“Great, thanks. Sorry to interrupt. I was going to call you in the morning, but since you’re here, I’ll just let you know now that your car will be ready by the end of the day tomorrow. I’m sorry I didn’t have the right tire in stock for you, but it arrived this afternoon.”
“It’s no problem.” I shake my head at him. “I appreciate it. At least the weather’s been nice, and I don’t mind the walk to work. I’ll be by before you close tomorrow.”
“See you then.” He nods at Chase. “Hey, Chase.”
“Brooks. Have a good evening.”
The man walks away, and I happily sip my drink.
“Did you have car trouble?” Chase asks.
