She answered, “He’s my cousin.”

The waitress found Deirdre’s answer reasonable. She wrapped her arm around Deirdre’s arm and said, “Does this cousin of yours have a girlfriend? Do set me up with him.”

“He does,” Deirdre answered smilingly, afraid that a different answer would cause Sam trouble.

The waitress was disappointed. “The piano is here. Someone will tell you when to start performing. I’ll get a move on if there’s nothing else.”

Deirdre did not notice the waitress’ coldness because s