Chapter 2

Elaine and Danny chattered away, but one the car stopped Elaine looked up at the place that Rafe had brought them to. "Rafe, why are we here?" asked Elaine, thinking something dramatic had happened, since they were standing in front of a hospital. "Because, my girl, Evelyn, works here. I want her to meet you." said Rafe smiling. "Oh thank god. I thought something had happened." said Elaine smiling with relief. All three of them stepped out of the car and began to enter the hospital.

"So, Evelyn, who are you waiting for?" asked Betty, a close friend of Evelyn. "I'm waiting for Rafe, to bring his sister, so that I could meet her." said Evelyn in disgust. "Why are you saying it this way?" asked Betty. "Because, I really don't want to meet her. I don't like her." said Evelyn. "Why not?" asked Betty. "Because, she's gonna take up all of Rafe's time. Instead of spending it with me, he's going to spend it with her." said Evelyn angrily. "No! Don't think that. I'm sure he'll manage to keep in touch with the both of you. Always, think positive, Evelyn." said Betty. "Yes, I should, but I don't." replied Evelyn. Suddenly, Rafe and Elaine come up to Evelyn. "Evelyn, hello, darling." said Rafe as he embraced her. "Hi, honey." she said kissing him on the cheek. "Hello, Danny. Well, you must be Elaine." said Evelyn talking to her. "Yes, I am. Hi, Evelyn! It's nice to meet you. Rafe has told me so much about you." she said embracing Evelyn in a hug. "Did he?" she asked smiling. Elaine nodded. "Evelyn, Elaine, wants to work as a nurse as well. Maybe, you could help her, get started, on becoming one." said Rafe. "Of, course, sweetie, anything for Elaine." Evelyn said sarcastically, all though no one really noticed her sarcasm. "Oh, thank you, Evelyn." said Elaine. Evelyn, replied by laughing. "Say, how about we all go out this evening?" asked Rafe. Everyone nodded, except Elaine. "Elaine, how about it?" asked Rafe. "Um....sure." she replied faking a smile. "Great." said Rafe. Evelyn was then called back to her duties and Rafe was called to his, and Danny and Elaine were alone.

"So, Elaine....I uh........noticed you were feeling uncomfortable when Rafe asked you about going out this evening. Why is that?" asked Danny. "Well.....you see.....I know what will happen. Rafe and Evelyn will go off dancing...and well......I'll be left alone and look like a fool. I don't really have a boyfriend...let alone a fiance." said Elaine. "Well, don't you worry about that. I'll keep you company. If you want I can pretend to be your boyfriend." said Danny. She looked up at him. Not knowing what to answer. She knew what her heart said. It said 'yes'.