Chapter 6

The ride home was one of the best trips the family had ever experienced. All four Anderson women were laughing as they recounted various incidents that had seen and heard at the game. Gwen had been nervous and embarrassed, but the absolute joy her family felt was infectious. She couldn’t help smiling as she recalled the way Steve spoke to her and the reactions it created.

“Gwen, I have to admit I had some serious doubts about Kate’s evaluation of your boyfriend, but I’ve got to tell you, he’s the real deal. Maybe you didn’t notice, but I hugged him while you were in your trance. I didn’t want to do it, but I had to make the arrangements for your date and you sure weren’t helping. Boys do like girls that don’t talk too much, but take my advice and speak to him once in a while, okay?” chuckled Lisa. “So anyway, when I hugged him, it was like wrapping my arms around a piece of steel and squeezing, except way better! He’s tall, dark, very handsome and what a body!”

“I can’t