“He called four times before nine o’clock this morning,” I said.

Colin shifted in his chair and looked down at his paper napkin.

“He called me at seven,” Colin said.

“He asked if I’d talk to you for him, to see if you’d meet him at Oak Street Park.”

I picked up Maddie’s drawing by the top edge and stood up from the corner table.

“I’m glad the county subsidy came through for the kids, Heather,” I said.

“Thank you for telling me the truth, Natalie,” Heather said.