“It wasn’t like that.” Lina’s eyes dropped to her wine glass. “I consider him a friend.”

“He can’t be your friend. He’s Katie’s psychiatrist. That’s a conflict of interest. I’m sure even having a drink with you is breaking some type of ethical rules. I’m going to have to agree with Phil. He obviously has inappropriate feelings for you.”

“So what if he does? Are you forgetting there’s a woman out there pregnant with Phil’s baby? A little flirting hardly compares.”

“Flirting now?” Diane’s eyes opened wider. “What are you doing, Lina? Looking to even the score?”

“No! Of course not. I’m just saying that you’re being awfully judgmental about something innocent and very forgiving for what Phil did. You’re supposed to be my friend.”

“I am your friend. I’m very upset with Phil, but I’ve known the two of you for years. You’re my favorite couple, and I don’t like the look that comes into your eyes when you talk about this doctor.”

“What?” Lina blushed. “That isn’t true.”

“It is. You have a bit of a crush on him.” Diane held up her hand. “I’ve been listening to you talk about him for months. How wonderful he is with Katie. I know it’s innocent, but things start innocently.”

“I only have a minute because I need to finish packing,” Lina told Alice over the phone the following morning, “but I’m going to need you to drop Logan with one of his friends sometime between two and four today. I’ll leave the address on the counter in the kitchen. He’s going to the beach for the weekend.”

“Oh, that’s unfortunate. Your father was looking forward to spending time with him.”

“My father?” Lina paused with a pair of Phil’s socks in her hand. “What are you talking about?”

“I thought I told you he was coming with me.”

“Coming with you?” Lina sat down on the edge of her bed. “Coming with you to my house?”

“Yes. He’s visiting for the weekend. He got in last night.”

“He’s staying with you?” Lina asked incredulously, having a hard time comprehending what she was hearing. “Drew is staying at your house with you?”

“Yes, Lina. We have three children together. I think it’s acceptable for him to spend the night.”

“Does his wife know he’s staying with you?”

“He’s divorced. I thought you knew that.”

“No, I didn’t know that.” Lina looked towards the door as Phil entered the room. “Mom, I have to go. We can talk when I get back.”

“I thought I’d have a barbeque Sunday night. He’d love to see you and Phil.”

“I don’t know. I have a lot going on right now.”

“Lina, he’s your father.”