He was lucky he changed the subject. "You're aware Mila Martin is back in town?"

Mom looked worried enough I shrugged. "I know, Dad. She's staying here."

Dad flinched at that, Mom's reaction enough I paid attention.

"That girl is a stalker freak." Wow, Dad, nice. Not. "You need to be careful around her, Fee. She's been in a mental institution, court enforced."

"I'm aware of that," I said. "She told me."

Mom glanced at Dad then at me, ...