"Let's not talk about him then," Wesley said with a smile, "It's late. I have to send Shea home. Let's meet again soon!"

Avery looked at the time and nodded. "Go! I'll sit here for a while longer."

Avery had a long nap in the afternoon, and she was still feeling quite awake. Her children were not home. She found it boring to be home, so she stayed out a little longer.

She was the one that had set up the meeting that night. She had brought gifts from Bridgedale for them.

After the two of them left, Avery took her phone out of her bag. She saw Mike's message, [He left! You can come back!]

Avery replied, [I'm not out because I'm avoiding him. Don't think of me as a coward!]

[That's not what I meant! I just want you to come back! It's dark out! It's not safe!]

[This country is very safe. Why are you so free? Why aren't you on a date?]

[I haven't seen you for a few days! I want to be with you!]

[I'll be back immediately.] texted Avery. She picked up her bag and left the restaurant