Best Date

He can be a bit hard to catch up to. His work swallows him whole for days at a time. His family is a priority. After everyone has a piece of him, it seems as though there is often little left.

The phone rang on Monday morning, as I lay on my stomach in a really warm bubble bath. A luxury at 10:30 in the morning. I scrambled, wet and bubbly, but missed the last ring. I noticed that it was his number, and checked the message. "Just thought I'd see if you were still home," he said. "I was wondering if you'd like to come for cocoa and croissants. Call me when you get this." It was short and sweet. My favourite; a spontaneous fun offer. Cocoa. Croissants. And some time. Together.

I called back and told him I'd be over shortly.