i think were being followed , nicolas yelled over the noise of the car on the dirt road . the thrill of going out on your own ? within a few moments they were seated at a window table . he turned to two-tone , confused . last anyone checked , it was about two and a half trillion zimbabwe dollars to a u.s. dollar . i met his questioning , searching gaze with a steady one of my own . `` after you dumped him on your first date , you mean ? '' `` you having dinner with your folks today ? '' 