Patrick shut the car door at the sheriff’s office. Gloria had come to view a lineup and he’d come to support her.“I like Daphne. I just wanted her to know she was welcome at my house no matter what you choose to do.”“You understand I’m trying to be a good father for Will?” She sent him a look and he shook his head. “How masculine do I look if you’re out harvesting women for me?”“I’m serious, Patrick. You’re making a mistake because you were a little blind with Lisa. Lisa’s in the past.”“I’m just wondering what more we can do to hurt Daphne. She ought to be able to walk out of a church without you matchmaking when she and I know where we stand.”“Neither one of you has a clue, and I blame you.”“You’re probably right to, but don’t bother Daphne anymore, Mother.”“She’ll be in there.”“Maybe not.” Pathetic. “They won’t want the two of you to meet and discuss your selection.”“I shouldn’t have spoken to her at the church,” Gloria said, “but you need to.
