Lou was just finishing dinner when his phone rang. He debated answering when he saw it was Walter calling from his secure home phone number. He wanted to answer, but he was afraid too. Afraid Walter was going to tell him it was over between them.
But he wouldn’t do that by phone. Would he?
He answered, and couldn’t help smiling when Walter said, “Thank goodness you’re home.”
“Where else would I be?”
“I don’t know.” Walter chuckled. “Out painting the town red?”
“This is me you’re talking about. Are you coming out here soon?”
“Well, that’s what I need to talk to you about.”
“Oh.” Lou felt as if his heart had dropped into his shoes. “You’re not.”
“Yeah, I am. Probably in a few days if all goes well. The thing is, I’m bringing someone with me and, umm…”
“Yes?”
“Unless you say no, we’
