"Daaahling!" His voice rang out through the restaurant and he excitedly waved her over, "Oh my God, you have to tell me everything. Absolutely EVERYTHING!"
Sharon accepted a kiss to her cheek and pulled her best friend into a hug. "I am very excited to see you, too, Gavin, but can you please keep it down a little?"
"Why? So people don't hear that Sharon Raydor is finally getting some? Gosh, I have to tell you though, I am ever so proud of you!"
"Proud, of me?"
"Now, sit down and tell me everything. EVERYTHING! How is your silver fox? Is he good? Does he … does he do it for you? Don't look so shocked, darling. You knew I was going to ask that!"
"Gavin, seriously, what are you talking about? I was going to tell you that we went on a very romantic date and are now officially going out." Her cheeks blushed a little and he only shook his head at his friend. She was clearly in love, even if she was being very casual about it. Oh, he was so happy for her – and she was positively glowing! Which meant that this was never the whole story.
"Well, that's the PG-13 version, but it's not what your son's been elling me. Gosh, Shar, whatever did you say to that boy to traumatise him to such an extent? He's lived on the streets, but you told him something that has him thoroughly shell-shocked."
Sharon knew better than to fall for her friend's attempts at fishing. "Rusty? He seems to be a little apprehensive about Andy and me actually dating rather than him just thinking that we do. But traumatised? You are such a drama queen!"
"Drama queen. Me? This is ridiculous. So tell me, what have you and the sexy Lieutenant been up to?"
"Not that it's any of your business, but we are very happy and …"
"And?"
"Gosh, Gavin, I shouldn't have to explain to you what an adult relationship entails!"
"Previously, an adult relationship Sharon Raydor style included your significant other sleeping on the couch for no more than three consecutive days maybe once a year. Now, am I right in thinking that your current 'overnight guests' don't sleep on the couch?"
"They don't. They absolutely don't!" Her eyes sparkled and her smile was as bright as he had ever seen it. "My current overnight guest sleeps in my bed, because I love sleeping in his arms. And that, my dearest friend, is all I am going to say about that! Now, let's order some dinner, shall we?"