Chapter 6

“Okay, I think I get it, but that doesn’t prevent you from having other friends, does it? I really liked you and hoped we can get better acquainted. I’m new here too, just starting my first real job after the military and some added schooling. I’m a nurse at Dellview General. Right now I’m working in the ER. Maybe in these smaller cities male nurses are still kind of a novelty. At least I seem to be.”

Rob had to smile back. Sean seemed so earnest and yet so charming and outgoing. “Getting acquainted—I’d like that. I’d like that a lot.”

“I noticed the store closes at eight except for Fridays and Saturdays. Does that mean you’re free shortly afterwards?”

“Unless Steve or Melly comes in to lock up, I have to do that but it isn’t a very complex procedure. I’m usually ready to go by eight thirty.”

“Super. Would you like to go out for a drink, just hang out for a bit, then? Being Wednesday, it’ll be a quiet evening, which suits me perfectly. I’m not big on partying.”