“I’m glad you could accompany me tonight, Phileigh,” Carson said as we approached the door. “My boys were ragging on me about not having a date. You saved my ass.” “Thanks for extending the invite.” Knowing he invited me because he needed a date made me feel better about my motives for coming. At least we were using each other.
he seems like a great guy—his nervousness is low-key showing but knowing he brought a date because of his friends makes his intentions less alarming
