“Did your friend say something that upset you? You were on the porch for a long time with her...” “Him,” I corrected, and the light of hope in her eyes made me instantly regret it. “Him?” “He’s a colleague, Grandma. From Texas. Nothing can happen.” “So he’s from out of town and has no one to keep him company other than a pretty thing like you?” Her sly smile was back. “He must be lonely then. Invite him over for Kenner’s birthday next Saturday. “I don’t think—” “It’s the least we can do to thank him for taking such good care of you,”
