I didn't lie about what I was doing. I have always been open about my plans and my whereabouts. I've never kept my life a secret.
When it was coming up, I said, "A, I have plans Friday night to attend a meeting at 7:00". He said, "What kind of meeting is it?" I said, "Al-anon, and it's right up the street. You're welcome to come if you'd like." He said whatever he had to say about it. I don't think it was positive, but I can't really remember. And that was the end of that conversation.