Chapter 75

“Good. In that case, here’s what I’d like you to do.” I outlined a brief plan of action.

Richard thought about it for a full minute and said, “We can set that up, no problem.”

Later, as we were all dressing, John said, “Don’t forget tomorrow evening. Joe is going to pull out all the Italian food stops.”

“That’s right. I’m digging deeply into my grandmother’s recipes,” Joe said.

“Is this a special occasion?” Philip said.

“You might say that, but it’s a secret for now,” John said.

19

Atlanta, GAPhilip

SATURDAY EVENING CHARLES and I arrived in midtown at the appointed time. It was the first time we’d been back to the town house since we’d sold the place to Richard and Bruce.