Chapter Ten
Griffin
“Try the White Bean Burger with Avocado. It’s damned tasty.” Dottie sipped her iced tea and smiled.
We had a standing lunch date every month, and since I had a doctor’s appointment this afternoon I’d opted to take the day off. A mental health day, in more ways than one.
“So, why aren’t you wearing your usual suit and tie, young man?” She folded her hands under her chin and listened while I told her about my appointment with Dr. Park.
“I miss her in a bittersweet way. She was incredibly helpful, of course, but, well, you know what I mean.” Dottie sighed, then the waitress stopped by our table and took our orders.
“So, I noticed you and my nephew were getting along a little better at the party.”
There was never any beating around the bush with Dottie. It had always
