Stone looked around. “Where’s Bob?”
“He was with Fred when Fred let me in.”
“Some watchdog he is. Give me a few minutes and we can go.”
Stone started to stand, but Dino motioned for him to stay put.
“We’re not going anywhere.” Dino pointed at a takeaway bag on the side table next to Stone’s chair. “Dinner has come to you. You’re welcome.”
“How did you know?”
“I called you this afternoon, and Joan said that Tamlyn had to go out of town, and you’d gone upstairs and hadn’t been heard from since.”
“Have I told you lately what a good friend you are?”
“You have not.”
“You’re a good friend, Dino.”
“Damn right, I am. And just so we’re on the same page, you owe metwodinners now.”
“Two?”
“My home delivery services do not come cheap.”
“Next time just let me sleep.”
Chapter 6
Stone was back in hisoffice on Thursday morning, feeling considerably better than he had the previous day, when Joan entered.
“I’ve tentatively scheduled the reading of Trenton Sidney’s will for next Wednesday at two p.m.,” she said.
“Everyone’s good with that?”
“Everyone but Susan Vest. Have you talked to her yet?”
Susan was the final beneficiary.
“I think I need to do that in person.”
“She’s in Portland, right?”
“She is.”
“Why don’t you go talk to her today? If Tamlyn is back, you can take her with you, and the two of you can enjoy a long weekend on Islesboro afterward.”
“That idea’s not half bad.”
“It’s an excellent idea. Besides, you’re no good to me in your current condition.”
“And here I thought you were worried about me.”
“It’s an illusion I create for you.”
“Iamfeeling much better today, thank you very much.”
“You’ll feel even better after a few more days of rest. Shall I call Faith?”
