It had been a long time since Hank had been on a date…too long. After the divorce and losing his kid, he hadn’t had much motivation to try again.

But here he was, sitting at a small dining table, not in some fancy restaurant, but a place he could afford. He hoped his date wouldn’t judge him for it.

His hands fidgeted nervously, and he kept glancing at the bouquet of flowers on the table, unsure if it was too much or if it looked silly.

He sighed, muttering under his breath, “What am I even doing… I’m too old for this.” The sound of the diner door opening with a soft ring made him snap his head up.

His heart skipped a beat when he saw a young person walk in, scanning the room. Hank’s face instantly flushed, and he felt the heat rise up his neck. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves.