A warm and genuine smile that crinkled her eyes and put a bit of red on her cheeks this time.
"Thank you Garret. It's been a long time since someone treated me."
Years, in fact. Not since her boyfriend in college. As they sat down at a window booth, a niggling voice in the back of her head said "He's way too young for you." A second added "Work relationship." A third, slightly sarcastic voice reminded her "Different species." She ignored all three of them. Her intentions were nothing of the sort.
"Amanda." She offered, reaching across the table to shake his hand as if they were meeting for the first time.
