A funny thing happened while driving today

As I drive my deliveries,  my mind often roams. Today's mental meandering consisted of memories of last October and November when I was seeing Lauren. 

How might the conversation go had I bumped into her now? I could see reluctant conversation,  answers that push her away, and I found myself saying out loud to myself,  "No-No-No!"

In the end, I forced myself to change the subject