A glistening perspiration drop sparkled in the sunshine next to her left eyebrow. Work friends, we jogged together once a week. Sitting on a bench after a long run, she spoke passionately about something.

“Are you listening to me? What are you doing?”

“Falling in love with you.”

“About time!”

Dart Humeston is a Floridian who dodged hurricanes and alligators while working as a university administrator and faculty. He writes short stories and novels.