“You wouldn’t believe the things people try at these events.”

“You’ve been at that desk since Friday.”

“Since eight on Friday morning.

I drove in early.” She smiled again.

“You can thank Daniel for me, or I can pass it along tonight.

Whichever is easier.”

Her consonants came off sharp at the ends of the words, the way they had at the coffee table yesterday.

Claire held the check at the crease with both hands.