Lydia paused as if taking stock, then nodded cautiously, replying to Galen's question. "I feel much better. Like I said, maybe I was just overtired. Or upset."

"Jason." Galen bit his lower lip then continued. "I have no idea why he decided to be such a jerk to you, honey but he asked me to tell you that he's sorry."

"It's okay." Her eyes told him she was lying. Jason's words had hurt her and his own inept handling of the situation had made it worse.

"No, it's ...