Ev: I was in December.
Molly:sends a screenshot of the current March calendar
Ev: I’m gonna spank that sassy ass when I get back into town.
Molly: Do friends spank each other?
Ev: You’re about to find out.
Ev: Are you outside yet?
Molly: Holy hell. Give me a sec. I’m wearing a cami and sleep shorts. I’ll freeze my ass off.
Ev: (requests FaceTime)
Molly: (denies request)
Ev: You’re cruel. I want to see the tank top.
Molly: Too bad. I took it off.
Ev: Sweet Jesus.
Ev: (requests FaceTime again)
Molly: (accepts)
Ev’s handsome face comes into view, and he’s frowning, “No fair, you put on a sweatshirt.”
I smile cheekily back at him. “That’s because you’re making me go outside.” I slide my feet into Stella’s gardening clogs.
“Wait, so if I let you stay inside, will you take that hoodie off?”
I laugh as I head through the mudroom and out the back door. “Nope. Too late anyway, I’m already—holy shit!
Ev just smiles in response to my squealing.
“Why is your rental car in my driveway? Aren’t you in Chicago? How?”
“Simon gave me a hand. His mom is with Elaine this morning, so he picked up my rental and drove it to your place. I didn’t even have to twist his arm.”
“I bet! That car is a dream to drive. Can I really drive it until you get back?”
“Yep. That’s the point of me having Simon park it in your driveway, Molls. The keys are under the back doormat. The one that says ‘Oh, shit. Not you again.’”
I laugh. “Yeah, that’s Stella’s, just so we’re clear.”
“I can’t wait to meet her.”
Before I can protest, he continues, “Enjoy the wheels, Molly. I’ll be back on Thursday.”
“Ok, far be it from me to turn down another crack at driving this car, but isn’t this against the rental agreement? I mean, I’ll take very good care of her, but…”
“You’re fine. I’m not renting it anymore, actually. I decided to lease it. I don’t have a car here in Maryland, and it drives so smoothly, so…”
“So you just bought a freaking Porsche?”
“Well, technically, I’m leasing it. If I buy one, I’ll buy new.”
