Linda chuckled and nodded. "And it's only going to improve."

They talked and laughed as they walked briskly to a nearby restaurant. Martier got a text message over her Blackberry while they waited for their order. She hated when Tim got messaged after-hours when they were supposed to be enjoying some time alone. But she saw that it was her salon confirming her appointment for later in the evening.

She apologized to Linda for having to call the salon back, explaining ...