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indicating he had felt it too.  “It was probably my imagination, it’s just Chuck.”   They ate, put the dishes in the sink and just sat back in the patio chairs and chatted about nothing in particular and everything in general.
    Kyle had fallen asleep in Lisa’s arms.  She glanced at her watch.  It said 9:00.  “I can’t believe that,” she thought.  “Where did all the time go?” 
    “I’d better get Kyle to bed.  Poor guy.  He’s all tuckered out and it’s way past his bedtime.  I can’t believe it’s so late.” 
    She stood, and Chuck said, “Let me have him.  I’ll walk you home.”
    “That’s not necessary Chuck.  I’m used to hauling him around.”
    Chuck had slid his hands under Kyle’s shoulder and took him.  In so doing, they brushed each other again.  She felt the tingle again.   They were close enough she got a whiff of the outdoorsy smell of his after shave.  He must have noticed because he pulled back and said, “I’m sorry.  I’ll still walk you home.”  They went through the outside gate and over to Lisa’s house. 
    At the door, Lisa said, “I’ll take him now.  Thank you for a lovely evening.  It was nice having an adult to talk with for a change.  We’ll have to do it again, my treat next time.”
    “You’ve got a deal.  Good night Lisa.”
    “Good night Chuck.”
    Inside, she carried Kyle to his bedroom, got him changed and into his pajamas.  He didn’t stir at all.  “He must have been worn out,” thought Lisa.
    “That was a really nice evening.  I enjoyed it very much.  What was that tingling all about?  I haven’t felt that since Matt.”   A feeling of guilt flooded over her.  Am I being disloyal to Matt?  I shouldn’t do this again.  That was silly.  It was just a pleasant evening between friends.
    She dressed for bed in a blue nightie and returned to the kitchen for some water.  She looked out of the window facing Chuck’s house.  She could see him putting things away.  Her kitchen was darkened, so he could not see her, though he looked out the window several times.  She rinsed the glass and decided to find something to read.  She found a book she had started some time back but couldn’t concentrate on the words.  Her mind kept replaying the evening. 
    The next day, she gathered Kyle and they went shopping.  The Post Exchange was the best place to do shopping.  Neither Clarksville nor Hopkinsville had much in the way of great shops, while the Exchange had some excellent selections.  She bought herself a new filmy dress, a couple of tops and shorts.  She also found some things for Kyle.  Next stop was the commissary where she shopped for groceries.  She had brought a list.  It contained several things she had in mind for the patio meal she had planned with Chuck.

Chapter 4
     
    Under a partly overcast sky, Lisa pulled into her driveway.  Chuck must have just gotten home; he stood on the driveway, still in uniform and looked toward the west.  He turned around as her car door closed.  “Well, is it going to rain or not?”
    He turned and looked at the sky, then turned back and said, “If it doesn’t, it’s going to be a long dry spell.”
    “I was going to ask if you wanted to come over for dinner, but after that, I’ve changed my mind.”
    “Aw come on, don’t you appreciate a little humor?  Without it, this would be one boring place.”
    “And it’s not?  I’m having one of my kindhearted days.  Why don’t you come over about seven?”
    “I would love it.  See you then.”
    With sweet potatoes baking, Lisa put a fresh green salad in the refrigerator to chill.  The pork chops were seasoned and ready to go in the skillet.  She also had green beans ready for the stove and apple pie ala mode for dessert. 
    Kyle was down for his nap so she had a shower and tried to decide what to wear.  She decided her new dress would be a bit too obvious, and settled for Capri pants and a loose knit top.  A