#rivervale_lodge

"... I don't know? If it's ok, it's ok. I'll keep my mom out of it."

A pause. "How did she treat your mother?"

He shrugs. "Trash."

Brekke frowns. "I am sorry."

"But I hear she treats every one like that?"

A heavy sigh. "Yes. It seems to be her way."

Then a speculative look at him.

Adam shuffles. "Uh. Ok. So I ....told you."

"You did." She nods. "Adam...did she see you?"

"Yeah. I'd say everything."

"And how did she react to you?"

"Uh...... Pissy."

"Hmm." A frown. "I had thought, perhaps...." A sigh. "Well, no matter."

"Ok. Sorry." He pauses, then bows. "My Lady."

A slight shift of expression...amusement?...and she nods respectfully. "No apology needed. Thank you, Adam. I will check on Mrs. McGillicuddy, see that it is not more than it has been. Bid your family well, please."