“Sorry. What were you saying?” “The food looks good. I don’t know what to get. Where were you just now?” “I was thinking about your Shore house. How’s everything going there?” “No problems with the renters. The season will be over in a few weeks. Did you want to use it?” Mike asked. “It’s beautiful this time of year.” They spoke with their server and ordered. Duncan didn’t know how to explain Meara to Mike. Brenda and Sara had been friends. He wasn’t sure how Mike would react. Mike was worried. “You have something on your mind. What’s up? The library? The family? I’ll shut up. You tell me.” “Work is fine. I’m fine. The family is fine.” “Yes, that sounds like every time I see you.” “How’s Sara?” “She’s fine. I’m fine. The kids are fine. See how boring it sounds?” Duncan laughed heartily. His green eyes danced. Mike was surprised at the change in his serious, somber friend. Mike laughed too. “That’s the first time I’ve heard you laugh in a very long time. What the heck is going on? Tell me.”
