Adding Dez in the mix made the whole lie about her involvement easier to live with. Nobody questioned her presence at the house when she stopped by to get Dad’s impromptu car maintenance lecture. Janet cornered me in the break room and thanked me for keeping Dez in a good mood. Even Fisher expressed approval about her addition when I told him on Sunday night.
“I’m glad you have someone to support you when I’m not around,” he said. “Will I get a chance to meet her?”
“That’s a guarantee. She’s demanded first inspection rights.”
He laughed. “Then I better be on my best behavior.”
“She’s going to love you.”
“She’s not the one I really want to impress.”
My heart choked in my throat. “Two more days.”
“I can’t wait.”
With all his work responsibilities, we didn’t have another chance to spe
