He came up behind her, putting one hand on her lower back, the other against her hip. He turned her to face him. "I missed you today," he said. "Next time I go up to visit Warren you’ll have to come with me. He’s rather reclusive, but he says he’d like to meet you." He leaned down and kissed her. "How was your day?" "It was all right." She followed Josh into the living room, where he sat in one of the leather recliners. He stretched. "I feel like I’ve been in the car for half the day. Oh wait, I have. I usually stay overnight in Mendocino, but I didn’t this time." "Oh." Sky leaned against the wall and fiddled with a loose thread on the sleeve of her shirt. "How come?" He lifted his head and looked at her. "I wanted to come back and see you. But you’re looking a little less than thrilled. Are you sure everything is okay?""I’m still thinking about that fake painting they’re going to try to sell at the auction." "The McManus?""Yes. I just found out that Ashley wants to buy it." "I see." "What do you think I should do?" "I think you should come over here and sit down," Josh said, patting his lap.
