Lowering his eyes, he felt the slightest bit of tension creep up on him. Admitting to Savannah this fault (because he did see it as such) was one thing, but having to speak about it to her mother was something else entirely. He wasn't comfortable with it and the slight shifting of his body might have indicated that.

"I have to be honest with you Eve, whether or not you mean to exclude me, doesn't really concern me. If Savannah wants me there, I'm there. If not," he shrugged. "I'm not. You're her mother and I respect that, and I also appreciate your acceptance of me during those times, whenever they may be. But really, it is her and her feelings I care about."