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the restaurant, avoiding Jane’s question.
                  After a refill of water, Jason said, “You know, I’m glad I ran into you.  I actually have a couple of things of yours.
                  “Really?  Such as . . .”
                  “Such as those God awful gloves that you wore to senior prom.  The ones you took off in my car.”  Jane blushed.  “And your class ring.  I’m not sure you want those gloves back but you’d want your class ring.”
                  “Yes, I would.” 
                  “After lunch, why don’t I swing by my apartment and get them for you.”
                  “That’s really not necessary, Jay, I—“
                  “No, it’s no problem.  It’s on the way back to your building.  And I’d like to get these back to you.”  Sure he could mail them but he decided that he wanted a few more minutes with Jane.
                  “Well, if it wouldn’t be too much trouble.”
                  “None at all.”  And motioning for the check he grinned one more time at her.
     
                    Jason’s apartment was in a fashionable Eastside apartment building.  The doorman, decked out in a formal uniform, opened the door and greeted Jason by name.  The moment Jason opened the door to his two-story apartment, Jane gasped.  It was like something out of House Beautiful.  Everything was immaculate.  The caramel-colored leather couch had a polished shine that was made comfortable with paisley printed pillows.  The bookcases surrounding the marble fireplace had leather bound copies of the classics, interspersed with small models of Jason’s toy creations.  The balcony beyond boasted large lounge chairs with colorful umbrellas and plenty of potted ferns.  Jason took off his coat and threw it over an upholstered chair then took Jane’s and threw it on top of his.
                  “Wow, this is tremendous!”
                  “Yeah, it’s home,” Jason said without any real enthusiasm.  “Just make yourself comfortable and I’ll get your things.”
                  When he left, Jane sat on the couch.  Leaning back, she let herself sink into the soft cushions.  Her head fell back and she relaxed.  A small moan of pleasure escaped her lips just as Jason came back into the room carrying a large box.
                  “Enjoying yourself?” he asked sharply.  A small delicious knot of pleasure had formed in his stomach at the sight of her on his couch.  He didn’t like it at all.
                  Jane jumped to sit upright.  “Sorry.  This couch is very comfortable.”
                  “That’s why I bought it.  Now, let’s see if I can find your things and then we can both get back to work.”
                  Why was he mad?  What had she done?  Jane didn’t know this Jason Collins and she wasn’t sure that she liked him.
    Jason sat next to her on the couch and placed a big box on the glass coffee table.  Reaching into the old box, he reached in and pulled out the long, embroidered white gloves of Jane’s.  She oohed at them, delighted.  Then giggled as Jason rolled his eyes.  He shifted the box to reach further into it.  As he reached the bottom, a picture fell to the floor.
                  “Aha!  Here it is.  Jason pulled out a small class ring with a bright blue starburst in the center.  He handed it to her as she smiled at the ring. 
                  “Wow, does this bring back memories.”  She slipped the ring on her right hand and then looked at it.
                  “I remember when we exchanged rings you really didn’t want me to have it.”
                  “Well, you wore in around your neck and I was afraid that it would get damaged when you were playing football or