Chapter 82. The Training Facility

Randall's POV

"I am," I said. "I have an extra ticket to the Rangers-Twins tonight and I thought you might want to go. Dinner at the Smokehouse, the game, you know, have some fun in a social way."

"If we're being social then call me Melanie," she said. "This isn't your way to ask me out on a date, is it? Your reputation precedes you, and I'm not interested in being another notch on your bedpost."

I put my hand over my heart. "Sorry, I'm taken. I met my match, but she's visiting her relatives in Wisconsin. This is strictly because I, and we, would enjoy your company. Rosalie is bringing her daughter, and Lindsey is bringing her boyfriend." She didn't look convinced. "Look, part of why I'm on this enforced vacation is because I was taking things too personal. This can't be easy for anyone, and it's only going to get worse. I'll even buy you the first beer."

"All right, I'll go."

"Need a ride?"

"Sure." She gave me her address and I told her I'd pick