Unintended Sparks

The waves lapped gently at the shore, and the fireworks show had brought out tons of tourists. The road ahead was totally gridlocked—we couldn't get through at all.

Nancy quickly apologized. "We actually had a reservation at a coffee shop up ahead, but it looks like the car's not going anywhere in this traffic. It's just a short walk from here."

"Sure!" I nodded.

We hopped out of the car, and you