Chapter 27The “establishment” was a bar and restaurant. Its interior was modern, with stainless steel table tops and bright green upholstered furniture. The back wall had a set of sliding glass doors, and beyond that was a paved garden area with comfortable chairs and tables scattered around. Garrick was correct…the place was empty except for the bartender, who we visited with for a few minutes while he poured our pints.
Garrick picked a table in the back corner of the garden, near a large blossoming Eastern redbud. The sun was bright and bounced off planters filled with budding perennials and Japanese lilac trees flanking the outer walls. He pulled Billy's chair out for her and waited for me to sit before he settled down opposite us.
Billy leaned forward, brusquely demanding, “What are
