dating

A short story by Francis C. Sorvino. In an aging Italian restaurant called Angelo’s, Lou and Sasha navigate a tense third date, using playful speculation about fellow diners Tyler and Stephen to ease the mood. Unbeknownst to them, Tyler and Stephen are grappling with a serious relationship crisis, as Tyler confesses feelings for another. Sasha’s attempt to maintain levity with an invented story contrasts sharply with the real, poignant drama unfolding at the next table, highlighting the complexity and unpredictability of human relationships.