"Taryn patted his back. "Look at it this way. She was coming to town for a signing. There was no way she was going to leave without seeing you. At least you can be prepared." He nodded. "I was going to come up with a plan." "There you go. Forewarned and all that. You'll get through it. I know your folks are difficult for you. But they're sweet people. I still remember when your mom explained to me how to do deep-throated fella--" He rose and faced them all. "Stop. Just stop. Don't talk about my parents, don't reminisce and, for God's sake, don't encourage them. Do I make myself clear?" Before any of them could answer, he stalked away."