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Riley:Why?
Me: I’m coming to get your duplex key to get inside and change your locks.
Riley:What?!?!??
Me:There isn’t one locksmith who can get to you today.
Riley:You don’t have to go to all of that trouble.
Me:It’s no trouble. Address, please.
TWO HOURS AND FORTY-FIVE MINUTES LATER
“Hi, I’m Rhys Silverman. Riley Martin is expecting me,” I told the receptionist at the dental office.
“I’ll page her for you.”
“Thank you, ma’am.”
“You’re welcome.”
When Riley saw me in the waiting area, she ran into my arms, and I picked her up and kissed her.
“I’m sorry it took me so long to get here. I stopped by Lowe’s on the way to get the locks,” I said.
“So long? You made it in less than three hours. You must’ve been hauling ass.”
“I was kinda anxious to see you.”
She smiled and then motioned toward the receptionist. “This is Jacinda, my bestie up here. She knows all about you.”
“I hope that’s a good thing.”
“It is.”
“Nice to meet you, Jacinda.”
“You too, Rhys.”
“Here’s my key,” Riley said, handing it to me. “When you get to my duplex, I expect you to make yourself at home. If you get thirsty, there’s orange juice, sweet tea, and Dr. Pepper in my fridge. If you get hungry, I have some deli ham for sandwiches. The bread is in my pantry, and so is some Cool Ranch Doritos.”
“I appreciate it.”
“Oh, I forgot dill pickles. They’re in my fridge.”
“Claussen?”
“Of course! It’s the best brand and your favorite.”
“Yours too.”
“Are you going back to Cypress Hills after you finish changing my locks?”
“Nope, I’m waiting for you to get off work.”
“And then what?”
“I thought we’d grab supper somewhere.”
