Going With The Flow
“I was planning a surprise for you, silly,” Andrea grumbled. This caught Henry off guard. For a brief while, he wondered if he had dreamt everything. But then he recalled not to be taken in by Andrea’s harmless charades. He required further proof. Something she couldn’t talk herself out of doing.
Not the right time
So he grabbed Tommy’s arm and returned to work. He apologized to Julia for snapping at her, but only to maintain his act. She had to pretend he was expecting Andrea to surprise him. Only then will his strategy be successful. And, to his amazement, she quickly believed him.