Mac: Sorry I couldnt come by earlier, long meeting. Mac said as he sat down in one of Tinas chairs. So what happened when you went back to the gallery last night?

Tina: Well, I got my earring back. Andshe and I are going out tonight. Said Tina as twiddled a pencil with her fingers.

Mac: As in a date? Hmmm, well I thought about it on the ride home last night, and if you are sure you can handle it, then I am all for it. Besides, Bette is hot. If I couldnt get to the promised land, then maybe you can and tell me all about it. Said Mac with a laugh.

Tina: You are one sweet and sick man Mac. And as far as handling it, well, we will just have to see. I know that I have to see this thru. Said Tina as she continued to play with her pencil.

At the knock on her door both Tina and Mac looked up.

Tina: Come in.

The door opened and a man entered carrying a long, narrow, white box wrapped in red ribbons, donned with a white bow.

Man: Delivery for Ms. Tina Kennard. The deliveryman said as he approached the desk.

Tina: Thats me. Tina said, curious as to what was in the box.

Man: Sign right here. The deliveryman said as he handed Tina a clipboard.

Tina then reached into her wallet and switched the tip for the box.

Tina: I wonder whats in here. Said Tina as she unwrapped the box. Inside was one single white rose.

Mac: Wonder who thats from. Mac said with a smile.

Tina then took the card from the box and opened it. As Mac watched Tina read the card and began to smile.

Mac: What does it say? Mac asked.

Tina: It says The first rose for our first date. In hopes that there will be many more roses, for many more dates. Bette. Thats so sweet. Tina said with far away look on her face.

Mac: Awww, how cute. Mac said with a dollop of sarcasm. He then got a grave look on his face as he thought for a second. Tina, if I were you I would figure out how serious I was about this, and make sure that it was not just curiosity motivating me. Because that woman is very serious about you. Said Mac as he got up from his chair and turned towards the door. Just think about it. Mac said as he left the room.