Chapter Five
“TEMPER, TEMPER,” SHE said, making a tsking sound.
“Mama. What took you so long? I was starting to think I was going to have to break in. You might have been lying on the floor with a broken hip or something.”
“What a ridiculous idea! I’m very sure-footed, Red. You know that. Besides, Miles is here.”
Miles raised a hand in greeting and swallowed.
Red nodded his head. “Hi there, Miles. Sorry you’re having to put up with Mama’s nonsense so early in the day. I was hoping I’d see you here. I ran by your house and didn’t get any answer.”
Miles gave a hoarse chuckle. “Yes, well, your mom made a nice breakfast for me.”
Red looked at the remains of the breakfast skeptically. “If you say so. I’m glad I found you. I thought you might have skipped out of town.” He grinned at Miles
