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Chapter 25
Overview
Logan secures a last-minute reservation for a romantic first date with Grace, where their chemistry is effortless. Grace reveals she isn’t a hockey fan, which Logan takes in stride. They address Grace’s tentative reconciliation with Ramona. The night ends with a passionate kiss and plans for another date.
Summary
Logan surprises Grace with a coveted reservation at Ferro’s and arrives in a suit, signaling sincere intent. They sit on the same side, flirt openly, and slide into easy conversation without awkward pauses.
Prompted by Logan, Grace admits she isn’t a hockey fan and comes from a football family. After brief shock, Logan jokes through it, reframing the difference as something they can work with, reinforcing compatibility despite contrasting loyalties.
Logan asks about Ramona. Grace explains they spoke after the Coffee Hut encounter and agreed to rebuild the friendship at Grace’s pace. Logan worries Ramona might hurt Grace again, but Grace won’t sever lifelong ties, asserting her boundaries and autonomy.
They linger for hours, share dessert, and hold hands all the way back to campus. At Grace’s door, she playfully “reviews” the date, prompting Logan to kiss her. The kiss affirms mutual attraction and trust, and when Logan asks for another date, Grace answers unequivocally yes.
Who Appears
- GraceNarrator; enjoys a romantic first date with Logan, admits she’s not a hockey fan, sets boundaries about reconciling with Ramona, and agrees to another date.
- John LoganArranges an upscale date, handles Grace’s non-fandom with humor, expresses concern about Ramona, is tender and attentive, kisses Grace, and asks for a second date.
- RamonaAbsent but discussed; recently apologized to Grace. Their friendship is cautiously restarting at Grace’s pace, prompting Logan’s protective concern.