“Yes. What would you say?” “I would say, ‘Merry Christmas, Suzie and Joe. It’s a long time coming, and I’m crazy about your daughter, so we’re actually dating now.’” “You want to date me, Ace?” “I sure as hell do. And we’ll practically be neighbors once I close on the house, so it’ll be very convenient. Maybe I’ll even get a dog, so I have a reason to bug you at work.” 41 Loud laughter bellowed from her sweet mouth as she tugged me closer. “I’d like to date you too.”
