Sheila said, “It’s fine. I don’t exactly need you to pick me up after work. I can just ride home by myself tonight.”“But I’ve bought movie tickets. I wanted to take you to a movie. It starts at five past nine tonight.”Sheila thought about it for a moment before replying, “Then wait for me here. I’ll ride back to the hospital first, park it, and then come out again.”“Alright.”She turned around, rode back into the hospital, parked it, and then walked out.By then, Alex had turned his car around and was waiting. Once she got in, he said, “I just gave Marvin a call. I told him we’re going to the movies and that you’ll be back late, so he’ll leave the door unlocked for you.”“I have my own key. As long as he doesn’t double-lock the door, I can get in.”“Still, it’s better to let him know in advance.”“If I’m not home, he won’t lock the door anyway. But yes, he’ll worry.”Alex was thoughtful like that, calling ahead to inform her uncle.Soon, the two of them arrived at the cine
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