All too soon, he pulled to a stop in front of her house and turned the engine off. “Why don’t you ask your parents if it’s okay if I come over tonight? Then text me and let me know what they say. If it’s not okay, I’ll understand.”

Angela scoffed. “Are you kidding me? They’ll be delighted! We haven’t had a family movie night in a long time.”

“Well, if it’s just family, then maybe I shouldn’t come—”

“No, it’s okay… really.” Angela let out a deep breath. “But if it’s too soon in our relationship, then—”

"No, not at all," Dan said, cutting her off. "I'll be here." Then...