Don't blame Selene for being a little bit too cheerful the next day. Here's a crucial piece of advice that Selene keeps on re-learning: your mood shouldn't depend on a particular person or your relationships with them. It's not fair for you or others.
But now let's get to Selene, who was practically skipping to work, already planning in her mind how she would greet Carter and daydreaming about their evening. If a single, rather chaste kiss could completely turn off the mind of a well-educated and reasonable woman… Then one could fear other consequences of their possible date.
Thomas only seemed mildly surprised by her happiness, raising his eyebrows but choosing not to comment on her mood. Wise choice indeed, Thomas, thought the bartender. She even made coffee for them without Thomas reminding her to do so. A wonder what such a simple gesture could do.
She even made Carter his espresso, knowing that he was usually right on time.