A: Oh, it was fine. She told me about how her daddy was the new detective in town. I kind of wanted to meet you…I just wish it was under better circumstances.

M: Look, Athena, I know what’s it’s like to lose the person you love. My wife died a few years back and I fell into a really dark place for awhile. When I came out of it, I decided to move Parker and I out here.

A: She mentioned that. [small smile]

M: I really need to teach that girl about oversharing with strangers.

A: [laughs] I thought she was sweet.