Chapter 3
Before Dante could object, Fate was opening the door of the diner, pushing him inside.
Dante looked around. “You mean we’re going to eat here? In a real restaurant?” He looked down at his clothes. “I’m not exactly dressed…”
Fate chuckled. “Just grab a booth and don’t worry about it. It’s not a restaurant, in fact, it can barely be called a diner. But the food is passable, and the prices are reasonable.”
“Hey there, Fate, how you doin’ baby?” a waitress called out from across the room. “It’s a little late. I was wonderin’ if you were comin’ in tonight.” When she saw Dante, she smiled. “Who’s the pretty boy you got with you?”
“Roxanne, this is…uh.” He looked at Dante, realizing he didn’t know his name. “I don’t think you told me your name.”
“Dante. My name’s Dante.”
“Roxanne
