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“He said I’d have to wait awhile, but that he would fully explain at a later date.”
“Did he say where he’s been since we last saw him?”
“In treatment and recovery.”
“Where?”
“He couldn’t say. I guess he’s afraid of it happening again.”
“Did he say who the guy was who spent a night in my garage in Maine?”
“No, and he wasn’t allowed to say what he was doing in Maine, either.”
“Does Lance Cabot know about this?”
“He said that Lance knows just about everything.”
“ ‘Just about’? He’s holding back something?”
“John always holds back. He tells me only what he wants me to know. He says it is for my protection.”
“The next time he calls, ask him if he’ll come over for a drink. I’d like to have a chat with him.”
“Funny, he suggested that he do that, when he’s better.”
“He knows who I am?”
“He didn’t at the time, but he does now.”
“You told him all about me, huh?”
“I did, and he was happy for me.”
“Well, as long as he’s happy, I guess it doesn’t matter if he’s dead.”
“You don’t seem to be taking the news very seriously, Stone.”
“Well, you sort of sprang it on me. I must say, I wasn’t expecting to hear it.”
“Life’s like that,” she said. “You think you know everything, and suddenly it jumps up and bites you in the ass.”
“You’re a philosopher, Vanessa. Are there any Greeks on your family tree?”
She laughed, then they ordered another drink and perused the menu.
—
Later, after theyhad made love, Stone started to ask a question, but Vanessa stopped him. “No more questions,” she said. “I’ve told you all I’m allowed to tell you.”
“Who’s doing the allowing?”
“I said, no more questions. If you have enough energy to ask me questions, use it to fuck me again.”
“As I said earlier, you’re just full of good ideas.” He took her advice.
19
Vanessa insisted onsleeping in her own bed, and just after Stone had seen her off, Lance called. “Good evening.”
