Ninety Seven

"Oh, go ahead. You must be as hungry as I am. I almost ate mine on the way back to the house."

"SO! What's for dinner?"

"Mediterranean style Caesar salads, with calamatta olives, feta cheese dressing, and grilled lamb. I also got us each a Gyro with extra tzatziki sauce on it, and to drink, I picked up a bottle of Exotic Fruit White Zinfandel. Does that meet with your approval, madam?"

"HOLY COW! You know how to get dinner! I was thinking pizza or Chinese. Wow! Where did you get this from?"

"The Mediterranean Grill on South Park Street just on the other side of Broadway."

"Oh! I've driven past it, but never really thought about what kind of food they had. MMMM! This smells wonderful! You are wonderful! Thank you!"

Marie leaned over and kissed Elena's cheek as she was placing the salad platters on the table. Elena blushed and returned the kiss. Marie got out some plates and wine glasses, helping elena set the table for dinner. When the table was set and the bags cleared, Marie looked a