She drove through the rain to arrive in time for the lunch appointment. The road was slippery and traffic slow. Upon arrival it became apartment that there had been a miscommunication. He had brought beans for lunch, while she had not brought anything. He walked with her through the rain to his car and shared his umbrella. From there they drove back to his place where he prepared a modest meal pulled together from leftovers. She was happy and content. They made love on the couch. And then he returned to the office, 30 minutes late and wearing a different pair of shoes.