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Stephanie was slightly relieved to
be leaving. 
    “It’s just a few blocks
away.  I know you’ve seen the movie Forrest Gump right?”  They began
making their way back to the entrance and holding hands once again. 
    “Sure.  I don’t think
anyone has not seen that movie. Why?”  Stephanie’s interests were peaked because Forrest Gump was on her top 5 favorite movie list.
    “You’ll see,” Brian
said with that half smile. 
    They walked the short
distance to Chippewa Square.  Brian led her around to the north end of the
square.  There were park benches along the sidewalk and a large statue on a
white stone base about 50 feet from the benches.  Holding Stephanie’s hand,
Brian took her to one of the benches and sat down.  He was smiling slightly
when she turned to face him.
    “What are you smiling
at?”  Stephanie was looking around and had a sense of déjà vu.
    She didn’t know where
it came from because she had never been in Savannah before. 
    “Do you recognize this
place?” Brian asked with a teasing tone in his voice.
    “I feel like I’ve
either been here or seen this place before but I know I haven’t.”
    “This is the exact spot
that most of Forrest Gump was filmed.  This is the bus stop scene.” 
Brian loved the look of shock on her face and knew that she was enjoying
herself. 
    “That’s it!  So Tom
Hanks sat right here?”  Stephanie patted the bench beside her. 
    “Well not exactly.  The
city wouldn’t let the filmmakers use a ‘city bench’ so they brought in a prop
bench, but this is the spot they used.”  Brian pointed behind them.  “That
statue is in some of the backgrounds.” 
    “I had no idea it was
filmed in Savannah.”  Stephanie was having the best time with Brian. 
                “And it was a mad house for months while
they were here.  The area was blocked off and nobody could get through.  You
would have to go way around just to get to the other side.”  Brian said as he
pointed to the opposite side of the square. 
    “I can see why they
chose this place.  It is beautiful.  I’ve never seen anything like these
squares before.”  She was looking at the detail that was put into the landscape
of the flowers that was blooming along the sidewalk. 
    “I don’t think I’ve
asked you where you’re from.”  Brian just realized that he didn’t know where
she lived.
    “I live in Columbia,
South Carolina.”  It dawned on her that tomorrow she will be making her way
back home and away from Brian. 
    “That’s not too far. 
It’s what, a 2 ½ hour drive down here?”  Brian really didn’t want to see her
leave tomorrow and was already thinking of how soon he would be able to see her
again. 
    “That’s right.  And
it’s an easy drive.  Interstates most of the way.”  Stephanie would love for
him to come and visit her but she knew that was too much of her to ask. 
    “Are you ready to get
something to eat?”  Brian took a look at his watch and couldn’t believe it was
almost 8 o’clock.
    “I am getting hungry.  
Where are we eating?”  Stephanie’s stomach rolled a little at the thought of
food. 
    “A bistro that has the
best seafood in town.  They only serve fresh seafood and vegetables.”  Brian
stood and held his hand out for Stephanie to stand as well.  She quickly placed
her hand in his and stood.  They began making their way down the one way street
on the sidewalk to the bistro. 

Chapter 17
    After walking several
blocks they came to their destination.  Brian held the door for her and she
stepped inside.  They were greeted by a hostess and were told it would be a 30
minute wait.  Brian asked if they could sit at the bar until a table came available. 
The hostess led them to a casual yet elegant bar.  The bar itself was crafted
of dark wood that was polished to a shine.  It was in the shape of a rectangle
with three sides for seating and the forth short side was lined with an
assortment