I knew that I was chattering too much about things he probably could care less about, and I met Alexis' eyes anxiously.

He nodded. He wasn't even looking at the room. He was watching me.

"Feel free to make yourself at home on the main level. The office is strictly my assistant's area and … you might not be very comfortable in the family room. It's where my daughter plays."

"Show me the family room," he requested.

"Sure." I began to walk out of the ...