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After the service ended,Spencer and Molly went back into the lobby of the church. He couldn’t keep his eyes off of her. She looked gorgeous in her teal blouse and black jeans.

“I can’t believe what Pastor Matt ended up talking about today,” Spencer stated. “I had no idea it would be about second chances.”

“Me either, but it reminds me of when I was young. I used to come to church, but after what happened with us back in high school, I quit. I was just so angry, and I didn’t know where to put that anger, so I blamed God rather than ask Him to help me deal with it. I realize now, I handled it all wrong.”

“It’s not your fault. If I hadn’t done what I did, or if I had done what I should have, you wouldn’t have gotten hurt.”

“That’s true, but life doesn’t always go the way you planned. Getting hurt is part of life, but how you choose to deal with it is what matters.”

“You know, it’s never too late to return to God. He’s ready whenever you are,” Spencer said with a smile.

“I know, and for the first time, I feel like I might be ready,” Molly admitted.

Sarah and Greg came up to them, both grinning as Sarah asked, “You want to go out to lunch with us?”

Molly turned to Spencer, “What do you think?”

“I’m game if you are.”

“We’re in,” Molly stated. “Where are we going?”

“How about Ruby’s?” Sarah suggested.

“Not like there’s a lot of other options,” Greg said with a snicker.

“Great,” Spencer said. “How about we meet you there in a half hour. I need to finish up a few things around here before we head out.”

“And I need to let my parents know where I’m going,” Molly added.

The siblings took off, leaving Molly and Spencer to go take care of what they needed to. After about fifteen minutes, they both returned to the lobby.

“I can give you a ride if you want,” Spencer offered.

“Sure,” Molly said as he opened the door for her. They headed out of the church. “Let me just go run my mom’s keys to her.”

Once in the parking lot, Spencer pointed to a Honda Civic. “That’s my ride there.”

She let out a laugh as he helped her climb into the passenger side. “This is a way more sensible car than your Camaro.”

“Yes, I know. I decided to get a car that got better gas mileage,” he said, shutting the door behind her.

Spencer climbed in on the other side, started the engine, and put the car in drive.

“I never thought I would see the day that Spencer Conrad was rocking a sedan.”

“What can I say, I grew up.”

Molly looked over at him and said, “I can see that. It’s becoming more apparent every time I’m with you.”

He put on the local pop-rock station, and they both sang along to the songs that came on the radio. A few minutes later, they arrived at the diner.

The siblings were inside waiting for them, sitting at a table towards the back of the eatery. They waved, calling Molly and Spencer over.

“We know you both like iced tea, so we ordered you each one,” Sarah said, gesturing to their glasses, “but we waited to order food until you got here.”

“Thanks,” Molly said, taking a seat across from Sarah, who was sitting next to Greg.

Spencer sat next to Molly, then took a sip of his tea before picking up his menu.