Chapter 3

“No clue,” he told her, turning off the car. “But he needs someone in his life.”

“It’s not like you’re going to desert him,” she pointed out, stepping onto the sidewalk to wait for him to join her.

“I know. But still…He’s been celibate way too long.”

Linking her arm with his, she said, “Has he complained about it?”

“Well, no.”

“Is he an adult who can make his own decisions?”

“Of course, but he won’t find someone if he doesn’t look so I figure if I can point him at some man…”

“Jesse, playing matchmaker for your father is really not a good idea.”

“I’m not. I’m…” He laughed. “Okay, so maybe I am. Still, nothing ventured.”

By then he was pressing the button for the manager’s apartment. A disembodied voice came over the speaker, asking who was there. Jesse explained and they were buzzed in. A moment later a man greeted them in the lobby, introducing himself as Malcom Tanner. He was of medium height with salt-and-pepper hair and a ready smile.