“That’s why I asked you here,” I said.
Diane looked back at me. “You’re very calm.”
“I’ve been told.”
“I don’t trust calm men.”
“That’s probably wise.”
She studied me for a moment. “Lena trusts you.”
“I know.”
“That’s not small.”
“I know that too.”
Diane leaned forward slightly. “I told her I was going to talk to you.”
“I assumed you would.”
“If you hurt her, I’ll become a problem for you.”
“Fair.”
Lena looked at her. “Diane.”
“No,” Diane said. “He needs to know.”
“I know,” I said.
Diane stared at me. “That’s all you have to say?”
“Yes.”
She sat back slowly. “You’re annoying.”
“I’ve been told that too.”
Lena looked down, but this time she didn’t hide the smile completely.
I turned the file toward her. “The hearing is three weeks from Friday. Gerald has been notified. B
