“I have been taking on a few extra projects,” I said.

“You should take a break,” Laura said.

“Daniel says his consulting business is finally turning a huge profit.

He said you two are planning a trip to Santa Fe in November to celebrate.”

I looked at Daniel by the grill.

He had told his family the exact same lie he had told me on the sofa.

He was building his cover story right in front of me.

“Santa Fe is certainly on his mind,” I said.