"Good evening, sweetie." He says.

"Hi.." she replies.

"How about we have our dinner on the balcony tonight?" Allan asked her.

"If that's what you want, then that's fine with me. "she replied.

"Okay, I send the butler to get our dinner. Maybe you can help me settle the table outside?"

"Sure," Althea said, wondering what was with him tonight he was acting strange. They finished setting the table just in time. Then, Allan goes to the kitchen and comes in as he puts the food down.

Allan pulls the chair out for Althea, and she sits down. Then he sat down in his chair as they eat in silence....