Stephanie felt the young woman's soft hand on hers and almost trembled. "I'd love that," she answered right away, much to her surprise. "I'll see if my mother is available to watch Benjamin."

"We can meet at Peter's Pub. It's not far from my place on Rosewood Lane."

"Okay, I'm sure I can make it," Stephanie said, deciding to call a babysitter if her mother wasn't available.

The following Friday, Stephanie drove to the pub to meet Kelly. When she entered, she looked around in the dark restaurant and saw Kelly sitting in a back booth waving her hand. Then with a bright smile, she made her way to the...