“Sure. I can do that. Why don’t you meet me at the driving range around three, and we can hit some balls?”

“That’s perfect.” She pulled one of her business cards out of her pocket and handed it to him. “That has my cell on it, in case you need to get in touch.”

He tucked the card into his pocket. “Great, that will be fun.”

“I was just going to head outside for a minute,” Andrea said.

“I’m going that way, too.”

Andrea walked outside and saw her cousin Hallie chatting with Paula, Lucy and some guy that she didn’t recognize. They were sitting around a table on the deck. She wandered over to them, and Ben followed her.

“There you are. I was just thinking we should head out soon. Are you ready to go?” Hallie asked.

“Sure, I’m ready.” Andrea glanced at Ben and then back at Paula and smiled, “Ben’s going to give me a golf lesson next week, isn’t that fun? I’ve always wanted to learn.”

Andrea saw the look of surprise on Paula’s face as she exchanged glances with Lucy. Finally, she managed to take something away from Paula for a change.

“I didn’t know you were interested in golfing,” Hallie said.

“I’ve always been curious about it. Ben said he golfs all the time and taught Mia how to golf.”

Ben nodded. “It’s true, I did. Mia’s a good golfer now.”

“I think I need another glass of wine.” Lucy stood and headed inside to refill her glass.

“All right, we’re heading out. Bye, everyone,” Hallie said.

“Goodnight, all.” Andrea glanced around the table and met Paula’s gaze for a moment before heading inside. Paula looked annoyed, which made Andrea happy. She knew it was petty, but still, it made her feel better.

She followed Hallie inside and was heading toward the door when she ran into Marco coming out of the kitchen.

“Leaving already?”

“We’ve been here a while. Hallie’s ready to go home.”

“Did you have fun? You have that look, like you’re up to something.”

Andrea laughed. “Who, me? I don’t know what you are talking about. And yes, I had a very good time. See you later, Marco.”

When Lucy went inside and Hallie and Andrea went home, that left just Paula and Jason at the table. Paula hoped Lucy was okay. She’d looked annoyed when she went inside.

“I should probably head inside and talk to some people when your sister gets back,” Jason said.

“Oh, you don’t have to wait.” Paula felt bad that he didn’t think he could leave her alone.