Ernie and Melinda
Ernie's surprise brought a laugh from Melinda. She hadn't expected to startle him so thoroughly. "I'm sorry," she said, placing a hand on his shoulder as she moved to take a seat in the chair next to him. "Besides, you'd have it coming. I about had one myself when I saw you sitting here."
She settled into the chair, shifting until she was sitting cross-legged and facing Ernie. Jeans and t-shirt was easy enough to get comfortable in, it was almost worth a debate about her usual wardrobe. "How're you doing otherwise?" She asked, before taking a drink of her beer.