Jim looked up when he heard Ali say hi.  She had a smile on her face and the lightly spaced look of a woman who hadn't had a cup of coffee, yet.  Jim was not a religious man at all, but he thanked whatever deity that things seemed to be ok.  If Ali was happy enough to speak to him before her first cup of coffee, it must mean something good.  Jim, himself, was already on his second cup.  Without much thought he offered his large mug up to Ali.  "Want some?  I'm on my second cup, so I don't mind sharing."<br/><br/>Ali was more conservatively dressed today, but she was still beautiful and Jim was happy to talk to her.  Then a thought creased his brow.  "Oh, Ali, I know I invited you to a movie tonight, but it turns out I have to cancel.  I got an e-mail this morning.  My great-aunt died and I have to head home for the funeral.  I'll be gone for a couple of days.  Don't be sad, she was 93, she had a good life.  It wasn't a surprise.  Can I reschedule the movie night to Friday?  I'll even make it 'Dinner and a Movie' to make up for canceling out on you.  It won't be a date, since we're not dating.  If you want to, you can try to invite Bree along.  Just three friends eating and watching a movie.  Sound ok?"<br/><br/>