Stay in bed until late. Order a delivery of croissants and a latte to be consumed, also in bed. Maybe go on a little shopping spree. Dinner at my favorite Italian restaurant in Dumbo and then on to the movies for a good rom-com.

14. Do you follow a particular diet?

Wow, so many options. I check Omnivore but add a little note underneath.

**But I try to steer clear of meat as much as I can.

I’m about to move on to the next question when I pause, then re-read all the multiple-choice options. I take out my phone and look up Flexitarian Diet.

The Flexitarian Diet is a style of eating that encourages mostly plant-based foods while allowing meat and other animal products in moderation.

I thought the term sounded familiar. Yup, it fits me to a tee. I go back to question 14, strike out Omnivore and my postscript note, and simply check Flexitarian.

15. What do you like to watch on TV?

Comedies and romance movies.

The questionnaire goes on for a few more pages until I reach the last one.

43. What is the ONE thing that people DON’T notice about you right away that you WISH they WOULD?

I’m romantic. With the job I do, most people assume I’m a cynic. But I’m just the opposite. And, yes, I can destroy an opponent in court, but that doesn’t mean I’m not a sweet person outside the halls of justice.

44. Why do you think you’re single?

I had my daughter when I was young. Things didn’t work out with the father and I had to raise her on my own. Well, with my parents’ help. But still, having a kid while keeping good grades in college first and law school afterward didn’t leave me much free time to date. And once I graduated, I still had to work hard to open my practice and provide a stable and financially secure environment for me and Tegan. But now that Tegan is older and mostly self-sufficient, and with my practice now up and running, I feel I’ve come to a time in my life where I’m ready and free to search for love again.

45. What is the most important thing in your life?

After my daughter, love.

Eight

Lucas

It’s a cloudy Tuesday morning, and I’ve just said goodbye to the Thomases, a couple I saved from the clutches of Medusa. There’s still a lot to work on between them, but I’m hopeful they can figure out how to make their marriage last. I’m just jotting down my final thoughts in their file, when my mobile rings. The screen shows an unknown number with a New York area code. “Hello?”

“Dr. Keller? This is Jennifer, your Dating Specialist from Listen to Your Heart.”