Unexpectedly

Saturday Night Dinner

"You look stunning." Robin gawks.

"Why thank you, you clean up good too." I smile.

"Are you ready to go?" He questions.

"Yeah, I just need to grab my jacket." I open the door wider allowing him in while I go grab my jacket from my closet.

"You're not fully unpacked?" He speaks up.

"I haven't had the time to unpack everything. It's mostly useless junk though. I'm gonna go through it and donate some of it." I say walking back out.

"Well one man's trash is a another man's treasure." He smiles, showing his perfect dimples, that make me weak in the knees. We leave my apartment and escorts me to his car with his hand on the small of my back. "I'm taking to a homely Diner that I have spent many hours in applying for jobs. The owner is very kind and gracious."

"It sounds very nice Robin." I compliment. He helps me into the car and we drive off the the diner. We exchange glances and cheeky grins. The car ride is filled with chatter about work and making fun of Mr. Gold.

After we park, he helps me out of the car and escorts me to the entrance of a Diner named Granny's.

"Robin!" An elderly lady walks up and brings Robin into a huge embrace.

"Hi Granny." He hugs her back then introduces me, "This is Regina."

"You can call me Granny." She shakes my hand. "Is a boothe alright for you two?" Granny asks.

"That is fine." Robin smiles. Granny escorts us to our boothe, "Can I start you off with some drinks?" Granny offers.

"Uh, yeah. Can I have a sweet tea?" Robin orders.

"Me too." I smile.

"Alright, I'll be back in a jiffy." She walks away.

"What is on your agenda tomorrow?" Robin asks.

I purse my lips and think for a moment, "I'm gonna unpack and organize."

"Is Emma going to help you?"

"No, she's busy tomorrow. She helped me earlier today a little bit." I explain.

"Would you like help tomorrow?"

"I couldn't ask that from you, Robin."

"You're not, I'm offering. Roland is going out with Uncle John fishing, so I'm free." He shrugs.

"Okay, I would love to have your help." I smile.

"Have we decided?" Granny walks over. Robin looks at me and I nod.

"I'll have the usual." Robin smiles at her.

"Okay, and what for you dear?" She looks at me.

"Can I have the Italian sandwich with extra cheese please?"

"Yep, I'll put these in, and here are your drinks." She sets out drinks down and walks off once again.

"When do you want me to come over?" Robin sips at his drink.

"10 am?" I ask.

"That'll work."

"The issue goes out Monday." I say.

"Yeah, I really like this one. It's the best one yet. But, do you really think relationships are draining and not what they seem?"

Before I could answer, Granny brings our food out, "Is there anything else I can get ya'll?"