“So, you already have a boyfriend?” he asked.

I cringed as I poured him a cup of coffee and handed it to him. “Well, it just happened. I know its sudden, but I can’t explain it.”

Dad leaned against the kitchen sink and nodded. “Okay. So, it just happened, quickly. He seems nice. Really took me down. A surprise but I’m glad you’re down here with someone that can protect you.”

“I can’t protect myself?” I teased.

He gave me a look. “Not against ...