Again Amber's genuine sweetness managed to cut off Tina's growing suspicions..for the moment anyway.

"Okay," she said, walking over to said goodies. Though the look she shot her dad clearly stated 'You better have a good reason for this'.

Oh boy, I better sit down for this. When he takes his seat, he begins. "Tina, when I said Amber was a old friend, I meant it. The truth is though..I've liked her for a long time. And..well..." he searched for the right words.