Our short trip down the elevator was silent. I couldn’t think what to say, and I was afraid I might say something I’d regret. We were out of the building before Drew spoke.
"I hope this wasn’t awkward for you. My coming here. I almost declined Margot’s invitation."
So, as it turned out, he didn’t care that it might be "awkward" for me? "Why did you decide to come?"
We were at the van by now. It was dark enough outside that I couldn’t have said what color the vehicle was if I hadn’t seen it earlier. Drew moved to the back of the van and stopped, facing me.
"I wanted to see you again. So much of our first conversation was really enjoyable, and I was sorry that I spoiled it."
I nodded. "You mean with that test."
"Yes. Ordinarily I wouldn’t presume to ask about that, not after just meeti
