She headed home a little while later, and he went back in. His dad caught him in the hall and stopped him.

"I'm sorry about all that," he said.

Dexter chuckled. "It's all good Dad. You might as well get used to her. She's a pretty wild girl."

Don nodded and clapped him on the shoulder. "You just be sure and tell me if I'm intruding. She was being a little forward."

Dexter nodded. "I will."

During the week, he saw Jessie a few times, but didn't really have too much of an opportunity to spend time with her. Still, by Friday, he was desperate to spend quality time with...