Just as the young undercover agent Wood was filled with anticipation for a new day, Lynch on the other side drove to the outskirts of a fairly upscale Middle Class neighborhood.
After waiting for about ten minutes, a mature woman with light makeup, carrying a stylish handbag, walked out from the community's entrance.
Lynch immediately got out of the car and waved to the lady, smiling as he opened the rear door for her.
This was a very gentlemanly gesture. The front passenger seat might offer more intimacy, but such a presumptuous act isn't always well-received. Until you have full confidence, interactions between men and women are best conducted without creating awkward situations, especially in relatively confined spaces.
"Thank you..." Vera smiled at Lynch as she settled into the car.
That afternoon, Lynch had called her, inviting her out for a meal, to discuss work matters.
