“Well you’re kind of a delicate flower, I didn’t want to unleash my super strength on you.” Mackenzie grinned down at the red head, “Remind me to give him a shove next time I see him.”

She hoped that Tatum and her never had a relationship like the one she had with Hunter. “Good, because Hunter would corrupt you,” she warned. “Hunter and I have a special relationship, I don’t think it would work with anyone but her. We’re like, men in women’s bodies when it comes to each other,” she explained shaking her head. “I don’t want that kind of relationship with you Tats, I enjoy your nerdiness, even if I don’t get it sometimes. It’s kinda cute, you know?”

“That’s not me hitting on you, okay?” she said quickly, realizing what she had said. “Its just my opinion, your nerdy behavior is very endearing. I was just making a point that I wouldn’t want you to change.”

“Sorry, I get carried away sometimes.” She released Tatum from her head lock, rubbing the back of her head sheepishly. She felt bad for killing the mood with asking about Simmons again but it had to be done. “After dinner works just fine with me, I do think we should still go. It’s important, especially if this thing turns out to be dangerous. But I’ll be right there with you when we go okay?”