Rakesh darted through the town’s local party store like a madman. His mission was a simple one: Find the most romantic looking decorations and lighting he could. He knew he must have looked more than a bit odd to the store’s elderly owners, a couple named Nancy and Ed. He caught glimpses of them chuckling to themselves and heard bits and pieces of their conversations.

“Wonder what the hurry is?” Ed whispered.

“Looks like he has a special evening planned.” Nancy ...