« He asked if I’d like to get coffee sometime. »
« So you said yes. »
« I absolutely said yes. »
I reached across the island and squeezed her hand.
« I’m happy for you. »
She smiled.
« I know it’s only been one subway ride, but it already feels different. »
I remembered being nineteen, and believing the right conversation could change your life.
Sometimes it could.
« So, » I asked, « does this dream guy have a name? »