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“That’s good.”
A busser delivered the water, and had a quick word with Trey before Ian brought the wine.
“The lady’ll taste it.”
“Trey tells me you’re working on your masters in environmental engineering.”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“I did some graphics work for Green Engineering and Environmental in Boston.”
Ian lit up as he drew the cork. “That’s one of the best. Tops my list when I’m ready to send out résumés.”
“When you’re ready, you could let me know. I’ll put in a word.”
His jaw dropped a full inch. “Seriously?”
“I can’t promise it’ll have weight, but it can’t hurt.”
“I—wow. That would be awesome.”
When he poured the wine, she sampled. “And this is perfect.”
Ian ran through the night’s specials, then backed off to give them time.
“First, you made his night. Possibly his month. Second, you’d put in a word for a server you just met?”
“You said he was bright and committed, so he is. He put his family first, which shows loyalty and heart. If we’re going to save the planet, we need the bright, committed, loyal, and plenty of heart.”
“We’re on the same page there.”
“Now, let’s get down to immediate priorities. You eat here all the time. What should I order?”
“I’m thinking the lobster ravioli.”
“I could go with that.”
“No, you can’t. How can I mooch off your plate if you get what I get? And vice versa?”
“I see.” Considering, she perused the menu. “I feel a pull toward the crab-stuffed lobster tails.”
“Surrender to it. You won’t be sorry. You should go with the mashed potato puffs with that. If you want a starter—”
“How am I supposed to eat the main, potato puffs, and the lemon grilled asparagus if I have a starter?”
“Fine. But you need the jalapeño hush puppies. I have to be firm on that.”
“Deal.” She closed her menu. “My plans—loose as they were—included opening a can of tomato soup and making a grilled cheese sandwich.”
“One of my personal staples. I’m a grilled cheese master.”
“Is that right? I’ve never met a grilled cheese master.”
She leaned forward. “Tell me more.”
“Pepper jack cheese, sourdough bread, and chili oil. You’ll thank me later.”
After Ian took their order, she sat back, picked up her wine. “So, lawyer, grilled cheese master, teenage rocker. What else should I know? How about where you studied law?”
