"I happened to walk past a florist and saw that these were on discount," Fergus explained. "It's not like these are roses. Just accept them!"

Shelly set the bouquet aside on the counter. "Have you eaten, Fergus? If you haven't, let me treat you to lunch."

Since Fergus had paid for the dinner the night before, Shelly felt that she owed him.

"Will it take you away from work?" Fergus asked.

"No. I need to go for lunch anyway," she said before stepping out of the cafe with him.

The two ran into