�One of my family members has invited me over for dinner on Sunday night, and extended the invitation for me to bring a date. I haven�t seen this person in ages, and frankly, I could use the moral support. Will you come?�

�You promise? No drama? No histrionics? No drunken wars?� Diane said with a mixture of dread and hope in her face.

�I promise. This person is a drama-free zone. Very boring. You�ll be struggling to stay awake.�

�Okay. But if it gets weird, I�m leaving,� Diane said, poking her finger at Harry�s chest.

�Then it�s a deal?� Harry asked, just to be sure she was not assenting under duress. Diane nodded, instantly regretting her decision. Something about Harry made it nearly impossible for her to say no.