"Well tell your mom I said thanks." She slid her hand down his arm until they could link fingers together. She wondered if she'd ever get to meet his mother.

She tipped her head to the side. There was a good taco place she usually hit up after derby night, but most of the other skaters would be there too. She'd rather have Gary all to herself.

"Denny's is fine. It's in a sweet spot where nobody's turf overlaps, so it doesn't get hit in the crossfire. That's why it's so popular."