Luke seemed to be pondering something. After a long while, he nodded slowly. "Okay."
Actually, it didn't matter what she was able to find out.
What he really needed to hide had never had to do with his identity as a detective.
Aurora was relieved, but Luke said solemnly, "I can understand your worries, but I can't agree to your request."
Looking at her expression, he continued, "Lindsay and I are strangers who have only met once. If there's a chance, I'll talk to your daughter, but I can't guarantee when it will be or that our conversation will have any effect."
Aurora said, "It's fine just to keep this in mind. Just consider it a private request from a mother."
Luke said helplessly, "Aurora, from what you said just now, I have a rough idea of how much boys like Lindsay. If I run over to talk to her, will she think I'm just interested in a chat?"
"Then just be friends."
