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“Well, you know what they say. Opposites attract.”
“Do you believe that?”
“In general? Or with us?”
“Either.”
I shrugged, never really having given it much thought. “I think it’s good to have things in common, but it’s also good to have individual interests, you know?”
“I do.”
“And also to expose each other to new things. Like wine.”
“I don’t know about that one. It’s gonna be a hard sell, I think.”
“What about you?” I asked. “Do you believe opposites attract?”
“I think it could go either way.”
I waited, but he didn’t seem to be ready to offer more. “As always, a man of a few words.”
Nate laughed. “I did warn you.”
“You did, but I found it hard to believe. Maybe I’ll just text you the hard questions.”
“Speaking of texting, I have a feeling we’re going to be doing a bit more of it soon.”
“Whaddya mean?”
“I heard back from the VA. Looks like I have to head home to apply with my bank. They don’t process loans themselves. It goes through a program called Patriot Express, but since I have an account established in Monticello, they advised me to start there.”
“I assume you need a business plan before moving forward?”
“Yeah, I’ve been working on that. The most logical thing, I think, is a place like my uncle’s.”
“But I thought you didn’t want a restaurant?”
“I just don’t know what else makes sense. I thought about a bar, but if I’m staying in Kitchi Falls, that won’t work. Not with this”—he waved his arms—“in addition to KC’s. Plus Grado’s Brewery. Seems as if the area has its fill of bars at the moment.”
“You’re probably right. But I agree that would have been a perfect fit for you. Something like KC’s. A sports-bar type thing. So, when are you thinking of going?”
“I called the bank today and made an appointment for Tuesday. But I know you can’t get away with the Fall Festivities and Pride Week events.”
I was thinking the same thing. “It would be tough. Though I’d love to meet your family.”
“Another time,” he said.
“Yeah, another time.” If Nate pushed, I might have been able to swing it. But he seemed lukewarm on the idea of me going home with him. So, I let it go. Reminded myself he needed time to adjust.
“Do you need my car?” I asked.
“Nah, thanks. I’m gonna rent one so I can bring mine back.”
“But you are coming back, right?”
I wasn’t sure what insecurity prompted me to blurt that out, but I did. Couldn’t take it back now.
“Of course,” he said, looking confused. “That is, if you want me to.”
