Joshua and Henry

Olivia flung open the door, tingling with excitement over who might be arriving next. She beamed a huge smile when saw two men standing side by side.

"Joshua. It's Joshua!" She lunged out at him, wrapping him in as big a hug as she could. She rubbed his back, and pressed herself into him. "Joshua, you haven't changed a single bit." She glanced at his left hand -- no ring. She smiled and took his hand. "Come inside, please. I'm so happy to have you here."

Joshua hugged her back, feeling the warmth of her body against his. He smelled coconut in her hair, and held the scent in his nose.

"And Henry, sweet Henry!" She hugged Henry. He was about 5'10" and had curly blond hair that went down almost to his shoulders. He had spent a number of years travelling, mostly along the west coast. He tried competitive surfing for a while, but had more fun just being a beach bum.

"You look amazing, Liv. It's so great to see you. Thanks for doing this!" Henry smiled at her, his dimples poking into his cheek.

"Did you two come together?" she asked.

"Yeah," said Joshua. "I picked up Henry at the bus station."

"Well come in, come in! Look who's here!" She gestured into the main room toward Ben and Donnie.

"Donnie, dude! So great to see you!" Henry ran to give Donnie a quick hug and pat on the back.

Joshua followed close behind. "Liv, wow, it's so good to see you again. And what a lovely house you have."

She glanced at his left hand -- no ring. She smiled and took his hand. "Come inside, please. I'm so happy to have you here. How have you been? What are you doing in your life, Joshua?"

"Might sound crazy, but I'm in radio. I finished my journalism degree, quit playing volleyball after my knee surgery, started working my way up the ladder. I do sports broadcasting now. I call some minor league baseball, some college basketball."

"What a fantastic opportunity for you. Oh, I'm sure you're perfect." She admired his voice, which was smooth and resonant, and he had impeccable diction.

"Yeah, I feel pretty lucky. Hey, maybe you'll come over to the station sometime and check out the setup." Did I just ask her out? I haven't seen her in how many years?

Olivia looked at him. Did he just ask me out? I haven't seen him in so many years?

"Let's get some drinks, boys."