Chapter 9

“We’ve been invited to Senator Rawlings house for Thanksgiving. I’m not sure we can secure you an invitation. I assumed you would make plans with your friends.”

“No problem. I can manage to find something to do,” Spencer said.

“Hmm. As for Christmas, your father and I are planning on going to Switzerland, so you can come with us. We’ll pay, of course.”

“Well, I—”

“You’ll need to be gone for a month though, as that’s how long we’re planning. You do have your passport in order?”

“Yes. But a month? I’m not sure I can take off that long from work.”

His mother sighed. “I’m sure you can get a position at another boutique, Spencer.”