Jo sat by one of the small , shallow pools holding a bottle for a 2 day old dolphin. She splashed the water's surface to get the small baby's attention and glanced at the clock. It was nearly time for her to go. She looked down at her phone to check the messages. Carla had filled her in on every detail of her date and in turn pumped Jo for info on the mysterious Leon. Jo said he was nice and she got him reconnected with his friends, but left it at that. She sighed and stroked the dolphin's back as it nursed. 

A few minutes later, keys in hand, she headed out the door and into the warm sunshine. She placed her sunglasses over her eyes and headed toward her Jeep. Curt was leaning against the rear bumper and watching the people pass by. She smiled and gave him a little wave. "What's first, boss?" She asked and ran her fingers through her hair. She was less nervous with Curt. He seemed genuine. A thought passed quickly through her mind. Can he tell me about Leon and why he seems so cold and distant. Surely he could feel the pull between them.

[i]why on earth do you care so much for him,[/i] she thought to herself. She liked him. That was the only conclusion she could muster. "Curt?" She asked, "how long have you known Leon. Is he always so...welcoming?" She joked as she leaned against the Jeep beside the tall god.