"I think I can make that work. I don't have anywhere to be this afternoon." Not that he anticipated doing any heavy drinking. Not over something like this.

In some ways it was a bit of a relief having his suspicions confirmed. Maybe not outright, but no one without something to hide was this cagey about things. He was actually a bit surprised she hadn't had a better story prepared. Or maybe she just wasn't expecting someone like him to come along. Phil knew he could have that effect on people.

"If it will make you feel better, you can even buy the first round."