Chapter 8
“Gabriel Collins! It’s been too long since I’ve seen you in here.”
Gabe leaned in to give the hostess a quick peck on the cheek without letting go of Annie’s hand. “I’ve been busy. How’ve you been, Delia?”
“I’ve been good. Oh, my goodness! Who is this pretty lady and this adorable young man?” she cried, noticing his companions at last.
Jealousy flickered briefly in her eyes, but she was too good to let it stay long. Still, Gabe hoped Annemarie didn’t notice.
He stepped back to introduce them. “My date, Annemarie Garrett, and her son, Cody. Annie, Cody, this is Delia Tucci. Her family owns the Buffalo Bill Pizzeria.”
“Your date?” Delia asked. “Then I won’t keep you. We can catch up later.”
Smiling politely, he took up the rear as she led them to a booth in a quiet corner of
