After hanging up, Leonard turned back to his wife.
"Ethan and Celeste can't make it. Looks like it's just the two of us again-so boring."
Mrs. Byrne gave him a glance and replied gently, "If you don't feel like staying, then just go home. It's too hot today anyway, not really ideal for golf. And Mrs. Larson's coming over to see me soon-we'll go have some afternoon tea."
That was exactly what Leonard had been waiting for. He grabbed his wife and planted a big kiss on her cheek. "You totally get me. I'll head out then, maybe check in on Ethan. I'll come pick you up later."
Face flushing, Mrs. Byrne pushed him away. "Geez, we're in public! Show some self-control, will you?"
The golf course stretched endlessly into the distance. Leonard headed straight for the parking lot and
