She scoffs a little at that. "We'd take over my parents patio. Jilly and I live in the pool house behind the big house." Yeah, it's that kind of house. "It's a great place for parties." She thinks it's definitely something they should do. It would be fun, and if this thing with Derek goes further than a few dates, it'll be a chance to introduce him to everyone.

Lucy doesn't see why she shouldn't initiate that conversation. It's better to be upfront about what you want. You're far more likely to get it that way, in her experience. She's not promising him anything, but if things continue to go as well as they have the past few times they've spent together, she thinks it's the natural progression of things. "You really ought to be," she teases him.

She takes his hand once he's close enough and heads toward the front door of the small building. It isn't any bigger inside, but the smell is heavenly and the menu is terribly limited. It doesn't matter though because every item on the menu is fantastic. She leads him to a two person table and picks up a menu. "I'd recommend the ribs," she jokes. That's the only thing available on the menu, at least as far as meat goes.