"Good morning, Cassie," in response from Madeline. "You ought to be preparing for a wedding," I said.

"Funny thing, my date is M.I.A.," she said, trying to be funny but sounding a touch crazy.

Oh, she enquired.

Indeed, Brian reported that he had to leave work due to an emergency.

Is Brian your date? she inquired.

"He withheld it from you?" Cassie enquired.

Brian hadn't gotten back to me until he texted me last night to inquire about the office. Did he ...