�Hell no, it�s ribs and home fries, do you think you�re the only one who can eat?� she cocked an eyebrow at him, �Actually I�ll probably take some home, but the point is, it�s good food, and if it�s a problem I�ll pay half. Dutch is always so much fun.�
�Hey now Tatem, I never said anything about Dutch I asked you out, the price isn�t a problem. I�m just not used to girls eating that much anymore I guess. I think they all have this thing with blowing away, or trying to look good at some weird expense.�
�Yeah well, you know I don�t work out that much, Darce, Cat, and I go jogging on Monday and Friday; do yoga Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, then Saturday and Sunday we usually go swimming or something.� She paused in thought, �That is quite a bit isn�t it?�
�Not at all, you do it to stay healthy, but you still eat, and I have a feeling you don�t go to the gym because of all the ogling. It�s not like you starve yourself to look good, not that you�d need to,� he stammered, �I mean, you look good, you wouldn�t have to�Crap Cena, you�re a very attractive woman Tatem.�
A slight blush crept into her face as she glanced down, �So John your not so bad yourself, and are you gonna wear those stunner shades all night?�
The waitress interrupted the conversation when she delivered their food, robotically telling them to enjoy their meal. They looked at each other and grinned as they each dug into the massive plates of ribs. After a few minutes of silence save for the occasional clinking utensil, or glass being sat down, they came up for air. Tatem decided that it would be better if she didn�t finish and had the waitress take her plate. John followed her lead, and relinquished his plate as well. He put his elbows on the table and leaned forward shortening the space between them.
�So where to now, it�s still early is there anything you�d like to do?� He asked as he paid the bill for dinner.
�Well, why don�t we go down to the Arch, and take a walk, there is an ice cream shop near there, we could get a cone, and then take a stroll. I mean after all how often are you in St. Louis at night and not working?�
�That is a grand idea milady.� He offered his arm, in a theatrical gesture as they walked towards the waiting limo. They once again gave the driver the desired destination; this time the energy in the car was a lot less nervous, and tense. It instead was filled, with the familiar electricity, of comfort, and ease. They came to a smooth stop in front of the ice cream shop, after exiting the car he asked the driver to please wait there for them, that they�d return after they took a walk. Tatem smiled at him, hanging back so he could open the door for her without having to ask. She entered the shop with John directly behind her. He automatically put his hand on the small of her back, subtly guiding her to the counter.
