Chapter 21Goodnight Sweetheart
“You haven't heard a word I've said, Andy Ross.” Maria said, as they sat across from each other at the dining table, supposedly enjoying the beef bourguignon she'd prepared for the two of them.
“Eh, what, oh, sorry darling. What were you saying?”
“Only that Alice and Ray have invited us over for dinner next Saturday night. Alice was on the phone today, telling me Ray's a lot better since his heart bypass.”
“That's good to hear. I'm sorry if I'm a little pre-occupied this evening.”
“A little? Andy, I've known you long enough to know when a case is really getting to you, and this one is, isn't it?”
“Big time, Maria. I don't know why, but I feel as if I'm on the cusp of discovering something vital, but I just can't put my finger on it. After talking to Osc
