"In my experience, there's no such thing as 'too early' when it comes to a woman getting ready for a night out." "What about Pippa?" I said. "She's too little to stay home alone." "I called Linda Hastings," Adam said. "We'll drop her off on our way out, and then pick her up first thing in the morning so she's here when Frederick arrives at noon. She's already packed. All we have to do is make sure she gets dressed to Eva's standards." "Okay," I said. "But I'm all sweaty. First let me take a shower." I picked up the dress and carried it into the bedroom. A date. I was going out on a date with Adam Bristow, and Pippa knew… Not a date. A friend. I was like an old, comfortable shoe; someone to bring out in public around his boss and friends. Being a comfy shoe isn't so bad. It's the firs

