**Chapter 22: First Visit**
Robert and Diane's visit was scheduled six weeks into New York life, and Mara spent the days leading up to it in a state of mild, affectionate panic.
"They're not inspecting the apartment, Mara," Jonah said, watching her rearrange the same throw pillows for the third time. "They're visiting their kids. There's a difference."
"I know that. I just want it to look like we have our lives together."
"We barely have our lives together. There's a stack of unopened mail on the counter that's been there for two weeks."
"Which is why I'm hiding it in the closet before they arrive." She shot him a look that dared him to argue, and he raised both hands in surrender, wisely choosing not to press the point.
Diane and Robert arrived Friday evening, luggage in tow, Diane
