How to answer that? I didn't want to lie. On the other hand, there was no way I was willing to allow him into my world. Not anymore. So, I skirted the truth.
"If I knew anything definitive, I'd tell you."
"Did you see something on the internet? Something my people should investigate before it becomes a public relations nightmare?"
"Nothing like that. Can we go now? I want to take Bea home and put her to bed. We have a busy day tomorrow."
"You could stay and have dinner with me."
"I wouldn't dare. I know you're expected home for dinner."
"I moved out."
"Oh."
"Have dinner with me, Teela."
"We were finishing our meal when Ben interrupted us."
"Send the playboy home with Bea. Stay and keep me company. I'll count it as our lunch tomorrow."
"Can't Ben keep you company?"
"He's got somewhere to be, don't you, Ben?"
