Chapter 169

• It was a calm, hot afternoon when I pulled up to the house. The sun blazed down callously. The good mood from a fun morning and lunch hour were dulled by the knowledge I had to confront Kat, but I was also determined. I was ready for this. I had a plan.
• I looked around the great room, but it was empty. It was the same story in the kitchen and bedroom. Then I heard a splash. She was at the pool. In her favorite green thong bikini. It was my favorite, too. When I opened the French doors to go outside, she had put on oversized sunglasses and laid back on a lounge chair. I sat next to her, leaning forward with my hands on my knees.
• "You look good in that," I said.