“Dr. Craig, it’s good to see you again.”
“Call me Adam, please. And it’s good to see you. I very much enjoyed the, um gathering, you and Tom hosted a while back.”
“We got your thank-you note. Very old school, but appreciated.”
“Adrian, let me introduce Blake Bellamy.”
Blake half rose, and the two shook hands.
“I’ve seen you around, I think.” Adrian smiled. “At Nellie’s, maybe.”
“That’s possible.” Blake didn’t return his smile, Adam was interested to note. “Good to meet you.”
Wonder what it is about Lynch Blake doesn’t like.
“Well, gentlemen, I just wanted to welcome you. I hope everything is to your satisfaction.”
“Everything’s wonderful,” Adam said.
“Yeah,” Blake added, loosening up a little. “You must have a great chef.”
“I do. And I’ll tell Albert you said so. He’ll be please
