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“Before I ran after someone like a madman.”

“I was impressed,” Glenn said with a smile in his voice. “You had quite the turn of speed.”

“I wasn’t that fast as it turned out.”

“Well, he was quite a bit…” Glenn stopped without finishing his sentence.

“Younger,” I supplied. “You can say it.”

“Yeah.” Glenn cleared his throat. “I’m just going to say it before I lose my nerve. Despite how things ended last night, I would very much like to see you again. That was my reason for calling.”

“I’d like that,” I said.

“Great!” There was genuine pleasure in Glenn’s voice. “Well, we have each other’s numbers now, so maybe we could sort something out for next week, if you’re not too busy?”

“Sure.” I was only half listening, the toilet door finally having opened and Baxter stepping out. “Something’s come up so I have to go, but I’ll text you.”

“Great. I’m glad I called.”

“I’m glad you called, too.”

I threw some notes on the table, more than enough to cover what we’d eaten, and took off after Baxter, who had indeed headed straight for the exit.