"You better, or you'll be sleeping on the couch tonight." Amanda said, returning to her food. But then I could see a thought struck her. "Brian, please tell me you didn't let Tanner know what I said about him."

"Of course not," I said truthfully. I never ever considered such a thing. But now that Amanda mentioned it...

"Okay, good. That would earn you a couch-visit for sure."

"Well, I'll do anything to avoid the couch, so you're safe there," I said playfully. "Speaking of which, I'll get back to it and let you enjoy the rest of your breakfast in peace."

"You better," Amanda said, but I could tell...