It feels weird to follow her inside after a chaste kiss, but that's how it unfolds. Mom has Masie for the night, so we're here, together, alone after this huge first step toward us.

I keep things light. "Wanna grab some snacks and watch a movie?"

She perks up. "Oh, I saw previews for The Mole on Netflix. It looked fun."

I smile.

We watched season one together last year.

"You make the popcorn and I'll run out for M&Ms?"

"That's specific."

I smirk. "We may have done this before."

"Then, yes." She beams. "I want to do exactly that."