Far sooner than Ainslon would have liked, the time arrived to leave for dinner with Edna. She waved bye to Justin and walked the few blocks to her apartment. Once inside, she greeted Shady with plenty of cuddle time and treats.
After Shady received adequate attention, Ainslon stared at her closet and contemplated what to wear. She knew what she wanted, but also knew Edna would throw a fit. Instead of the first choice of sweats and t-shirt, she opted for a gray sheath dress, a red belt, and a pair of black flats. She grabbed her blue cardigan out of the hall closet, patted Shady on the head, exited her apartment, then rode the elevator to the underground parking garage. Her trusty Jeep Wrangler, Belle, was a comfort and as she sat behind the wheel, she vowed to get out more often on her da
