"Business proposition?" I place the dishes in the rack and turn around, backing up against the sink. He strolls towards the kitchen with his plate, with total relaxed swagger. He's really confident, I'll give him that.
"Aha, I knew that would get you interested. Care to hear more?"
I do. I need to know why he's back. He can't just show up out of the blue, discussing business with me without divulging what his situation is.
"Fine.But only if you tell me why you're back," I challenge quickly.
He raises an eyebrow, his face illegible. "I don't think so. Obviously, you're not interested enough."
"I'll put in a good word to Hansley."
"What do you mean?"
I'm having fun with this. "Well, I could either say you took me here when I was at my most vulnerable and looked after me. Or I could
