“You’re probably right. But still, he is going to give her a golf lesson. And she is outgoing and so is he. They might get along well.” Lucy sounded miserable at the thought of it.

“I wouldn’t get ahead of yourself. He asked you to dinner. Go and have fun and get to know him better. He’s not your usual type, either.”

“No, he’s not. I usually go for guys like the one you were talking to. Jason, right?”

“Yes, Jason. He actually asked me to dinner,” Paula admitted.

“He did? That’s great! Are you excited? He’s cute.”

“I don’t know if excited is the word I’d use. He’s nice. I think it will be fun to go to dinner and see how it goes.”

“Well, all in all it was a pretty good night. We both met someone and have dates lined up. I think that’s a first, both of us in the same night. Maybe it’s a good sign?” Lucy always saw signs in everything. But this time, Paula was inclined to agree with her.

“Maybe it is.”

Chapter 13

Nick took extra care Sunday morning when he showered, changed and splashed on a hint of cologne. He normally didn’t wear cologne when he went fishing, but today was different. He’d texted Bella the night before to confirm that she was still up for fishing on Sunday. He hadn’t seen her since the night he met her at the outside bar, so he wasn’t sure if in the light of day, she’d still be interested. But she was and agreed to meet him just outside the main entrance at noon.

He loaded up his truck with everything they’d need—fishing poles, lures, a bucket for the fish, if they caught any, and a cooler full of snacks he’d made that morning. He also packed a portable radio, a bottle of wine and a few beers. He wasn’t sure what she liked to drink, if anything. He usually had a beer or two when he fished as he was out there for most of the afternoon.

He was glad to see that the weather was cooperating. The skies were clear, and it was warm enough that he didn’t need a jacket. He had a sweatshirt with him anyway just in case. The temperatures often dropped at the beach unexpectedly.

Nick smiled when he saw Bella waiting outside the front door and he was glad to see she was dressed appropriately in knee-length shorts, sneakers and a long sleeve tee-shirt. She also had a tote bag with her, and he guessed that she had a sweatshirt or jacket as well. He waved as he pulled up and she came over to the truck and hopped in.

“Good morning!” Bella said cheerfully as she buckled herself in and put her bag on the floor.