[ All of the places Caitlin likes so far are a ways from the lab, which she did on purpose. It made for an easy excuse to slow down, to pull herself out of being completely in her head and shut away with a computer and numbers. Plus, they were all near her apartment.

She slides into the bench seat across from him, setting her bag on the seat next to her. Looking up from her menu, she smiles at him. ]

Then I definitely will need some fries. I haven't had any since— [ —Hunter left. ] —since a few days after the beach party. Besides, the only other acceptable side with a burger is onion rings, and I'm even pickier about those.