"
"You were impersonating an Air Force captain and I said something about
being a sucker for a woman in uniform. If I recall correctly, you rolled your
eyes and sighed at me."
"I'd heard that line thirty times by then."
Doing his best to look hurt, Cade said, "Hey, it wasn't a line. Put on a
uniform sometime and try me. I'll fall all over you, ma'am. Putty in your hands,
and all that."
As their food arrived, she snickered and said, "Sure, I'll do that someday.
Pass the salt and pepper."
They chatted some more as they ate, and when her food was gone, she began
filching his french fries as they talked. Cade pushed the burgerless basket
toward her and reached for the second burger.
"Mind if I order another one?" he asked.
In some startlement, Beth asked, "You got a tapeworm or something?"
"Nope. Just hungry tonight for some reason."
Shrugging, she said, "Go for it."
After the third burger and fries, Cade felt as if he'd make it through the
night without quite starving. Beth had occasionally stared at him as he'd put
away the third basket of food, but she'd only remarked that he might want to see
a doctor sometime about his appetite.
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