Chapter 6

“I can’t imagine why I would need to, but thanks.”

“One has to be prepared for any contingency. Suppose, for example, a neighbor observed you entering Tommaso’s residence and called the police?”

“I take your meaning.”

“Good. Now I’m going to give you the address and the code to the alarm system.”

Dani came back into the den just as I finished confirming that data.

“Marco,” Dani said, “the hospital still has some clothing and a set of keys that were in the deceased’s pockets.”

“Great. Will they give the keys to us?”

“Normally they wouldn’t, but since you’re a relative, I think we can persuade them to do so.”

“That’s good,” Father said. “My thanks to both of you. Please call me the minute you gain access to Tommaso’s home.”

“Yes, Sir, we will.”

We said good-bye, and I ended the call. Dani gave me the ‘look’.

“What?” I said.

“Why were you withholding information from your father?”

“Whatever do you mean?”