I shook my head. I wasn't going to let him take me to his place. That seemed like the start of a cautionary tale, and I didn't know where he lived. That meant we had to go to my house. At least there there would be witnesses, a familiar place, but... "Take me to my house," I said. He seemed to understand the reason. "One hour, right?"

"That's right."

"Okay."

I excused myself and went to the restroom. Inside, I dialed Allison and ignored my shaking fingers. When she picked up I tried to control my voice. "Hey, Alli?"

"What's up?"

"Can you call me in an hour?"

"Sure, why?"...