Recognizing the voice, Sabrina grinned. "Bradley, are you still playing childish games?"

With a sheepish smile, Bradley released her, admitting, "Was it that obvious?"

"Definitely! Where would you Like to sit?" Sabrina asked.

An empty chair waited beside her and Bettie.

“Right here." Bradley pointed, settling next to Sabrina. His unfamiliarity with Bettie made his choice quite reasonable.

Sabrina scooted over, placing her bag on the vacant chair opposite her.

Eyeing Bradley, she demanded, “When did you get here? Why didn't you notify me?"

Adjusting the tableware, Bradley confessed, "I wanted to surprise you."

“And how did you figure out we were here?”

He glanced at Bettie and replied, "I made a guess. I'd actually recommended this place to Bettie before."

"You're clever. Finished with your work?"

"Yes, nothing left before Christmas. The rest is for next year."

Hearing next year, Sabrina sighed. "How time flies! Another year gone! Oh, I've got something for you."

She pulled a delicate box from her bag, placing it on the table. "Open it. See if you like it."

Smiling, Bradley countered, "I've brought something for you too," revealing a small box that Likely contained either rings or earrings

Surprised and somewhat bewildered, Sabrina protested, "Why another gift? It's neither a holiday nor a special occasion."

“Sabrina, Bradley's giving it to you. Accept it," Bettie interjected looking between them.

Bradley nodded. "I did say if you guessed right, you'd get a gift.

Consider this your prize."

Sabrina joked, "Had I known, I'd have guessed wrong on purpose."