"Let's have lunch together," Elliot said. He was inviting Avery to lunch.

Avery met his eyes and asked, "Have you been waiting out here this entire time?"

In silent acquiescence, Elliot nodded lightly.

If he had not been waiting for her, he would have left a long time ago.

Avery looked up at the sun.

It was early fall, so it was not as hot out, but the afternoon sun was still rather hot.

"Where's Shea?" she asked.

Elliot shot a look over to the parking lot, then said, "She's in the car.