The sounds from the air popper slowed and then stopped, and Sarah came back in holding a bowl of popcorn and two wine glasses.

"Ah, pinot and Orville Redenbacher. Excellent choices."

"Can't watch a movie without popcorn." I took one of the glasses and she sat down next to me. "What do we got?"

"Have you seen this one?" I pointed to the screen with the remote.

"Huh-uh."

"It's fantastic. Just watch." I pressed play and reached for the popcorn. My hand brushed her arm and I felt the pebbled texture of Sarah's skin. "You have goose bumps, are you chilly?"

Sarah blushed. "Maybe a little."

I hopped up and...