Logan takes his Master to his hometown in California to meet his parents. Roman is enchanted with the little town of Clearwater and, seeing his puppy’s roots, he decides to take their relationship even further. But his lies are adding up, and Logan’s parents may know more about Roman Karve than they’re letting on. * * * * “We recognize you, of course,” said Gerald. Roman thought rapidly. He’d prepared for this. For Logan’s parents to recognize him, for the game to be up in California. But this was a safe place, wasn’t it, somewhere Roman could explain things properly? The Seaborns seemed so understanding; they would be sympathetic. Or they would be thrilled to know that their son’s boyfriend was rich, would be intent to make Roman their son-in-law. “Do you?” said Roman, almost impressed with himself, at how mild he sounded, nowhere close to panic. He drank more wine.