Jim was acting like he always did, so he couldn’t be upset over anything…if they even knew about him and Jocelyn. Unless Stacy didn’t tell her husband her suspicions.
He didn’t know why he was so bothered over this when he’d never been before.
When he noticed Jim’s beer gone five minutes later, he had another filled and placed down. He filled a glass of water and put it next to Stacy’s. Her ginger ale was almost gone, but she’d said she didn’t want another drink.
“Thank you,” Stacy said. “I was just going to ask for that. It’s as if you read my mind.”
“I’ve learned to read people,” he said.
Stacy’s eyes crinkled at the corners as a small smirk filled her face. “That’s a great trait to have. I think it might come in handy withcertainpeople.”
It was the roll of Jim’s eyes and Stacy’s quiet laugh that told him he and Jocelyn were somehow caught.
“You’re not obvious at all,”Jim said when they were walking to her car.
“Why should I be? Neither is Jocelyn. I’m pretty sure he’s onto why we were there.”
“He’s not stupid,” Jim said. Stacy got behind the wheel and started the car and then pulled out. “Don’t be surprised if Jocelyn confronts you when we get back. Sure you don’t want me to bring you home instead?”
“I’m not afraid of my daughter. And it was nice of Chance to not charge us for lunch.”
“He’s a nice guy,” Jim said.
“Unless he was trying to suck up.”
“He’s not the type. I’m sure it has more to do with our working relationship than anything else.”
“Men,” she said, waving her hand. “You always think those things.”
“Because we aren’t looking for hidden meanings all the time. What did you think of him? Do you feel better now?”
“He’s very handsome.”
“Hey,” Jim said.
“I’m being honest,” she argued. “You asked and I answered. I can see what the draw might be for Jocelyn.”
“The complete opposite of Victor and other men she’s dated for a while. But like I said, a combination of Jack in looks and maybe career in a way, but not personality.”
“I can see what you mean, but it’s hard to get that in a thirty-minute visit.”
She had to admit she had been impressed with the place before, but watching Chance work, she noticed he had his eye on everything going on and could do it without prompting.
Jocelyn would appreciate that efficiency.
“You got enough,” Jim said.
“Are you going to let Grant and Garrett know what we’ve found out?”
“We have found nothing out for sure. I’m not bringing other people in until we know.”
But the minute they walked into the office, Jocelyn was standing there with her arms crossed, her foot tapping, a scowl on her face.
“In my office now, Mom.”
“You were caught,” Jim said. “Told you not to be so obvious, but you don’t listen.”
“You too, Dad, for that comment. It means you’re both in on it.”
