WHEN NORA CAME INTO the living room, Matt was seated at the breakfast table and watched the lake. He had already laid everything out on the table.
Sensing her arrival, Matt turned to her and stood up.
Always the consummated gentleman, Nora thought, and then she scolded herself. Matt had always been considerate and respectful toward her. Nora was only lashing at him now because of what she had uncovered that afternoon.
Nora moseyed to the table and sat down. Matt held the chair for her, and then, he sat down again.
He started serving Nora with salad first, and then, he added a large grilled chicken breast and stir-fried vegetables on her plate. Always in silence, Matt filled his plate, and with a gesture, invited her to eat.
They ate in complete silence for a few minutes, and then, Nor
