Tina called Deklyn, sharing her concerns. His voice was laced with a tipsy chuckle, "I thought you were already lost in the charms of men and had forgotten about the real business?"
"What nonsense! I've never lost sight of what's important," Tina frowned. "Quick, find out what Fannie is up to."
Deklyn took another sip of his drink. "Just say the word, and I'm on it."
"Where are you now?" Tina finally picked up on the odd note in his voice.
"At a bar. Isn't it normal for a single guy to be at a bar at night?"
"How much have you had to drink?"
"Just a little."
"Which bar are you at?"
"Whichever one's closest to my place."
A flicker of worry crossed Tina's mind. "Wait there, I'll find someone to pick you up."
"You used to come get me yourself. Now that Colvin's in the picture, every
