“Hi, Adam.”
“Mmm! Max, has anyone told you you have a sexy voice? Or should one not say that to a priest?”
Adam heard a chuckle on the other end.
“I don’t mind at all, but maybe you should tell Tim.”
“I’m sure he knows.”
“Well, thanks for the compliment. You know, it’s nice to talk with you after hearing about you for years.”
“Yeah, same here.”
“Listen, Adam, I’m going to put Tim back on. I just want to urge you to take the suggestion he’s going to make.”
“Well, um, if it’s within reason, I will.”
“Fair enough. Now here’s Tim.”
“I’m back.”
“Okay, Dr. Mead. What’s this all about? What suggestion?”
“Max and I are calling to see if you have plans for Thanksgiving. If not, we’d like you to spend it with us.”
Adam’s folks were planning to go to his Aunt Melanie’s in Dayton. He was
