Buzz on the stand. The display banner shows Lorenzo's name on it. I slide the accept button putting the phone on the loudspeaker.

‘Hey, what’s up?’ I say casually

‘You almost done?’ He says

‘Yea, just need to wear my shoes? You?’ I ask wearing my favorite piece of accessories, a thin silver chain, and my pin earrings.

‘I just left the kitchen, going to get dressed.’ He says, I can hear his steady breath as he ascends the stairs.

‘What do you think about the dishes?’ I ask

‘They look great. I don't want to get full before we even have a proper dinner so ill give my complement...