Excellent First date. Dinner and a Show by zeezeewriter Flash Fiction contest entry

Brad called again. "One date," he said. "Dinner and a show." Brenda considered the consequences: A fun evening, or regret. "No sex," she answered back. "How about a sexy movie?" He laughed. She giggled. They met. Their waiter, Trenton, recommended the Chateaubriand for two. Brenda wanted rare. Brad wanted well-done. Trenton suggested the Pasta Primavera for two with a house salad. Perfect. "Dessert?" Trenton asked. "No thanks," Brenda said, "I'm watching my weight." Brad had a double chocolate brownie. Off to the movies. Brenda wanted romance or comedy. Brad chose a foreign film. Lots of subtitles, lots of sex. Fifteen minutes into the film, Brenda excused herself. "I need a bathroom break," she said. Instead, she returned to the restaurant. "Did you forget something?" Trenton asked. "Yes, my dessert. I'll have a double chocolate brownie, with extra whipped cream." Brenda savored each morsel of chocolate delight. "No regrets," she decided. Author Notes Flash Fiction contest. Any topic. 150 words.

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