Leland picked up Cheryl at her house exactly at the agreed-upon time. She looked beautiful. She smiled wide to show off her gold tooth once more in case he changed his mind. He didn't. He looked the best he ever had or ever could.

She was surprised by the flowers and chocolates he brought for a date to go to the science center but thought it sweet.

Suddenly, in the car alone with her, he went into a state of shock.