“Another piece of good news,” Clarice said. “That means you’re taking care of everything, right?”
“Yes, whatever that means,” he said.
Clarice said goodbye to Dr. M and unlocked her apartment door. She sat down on the edge of her bed and took off her shoes. She smiled at nobody.
“I’m proud of you, Chasbo,” she said to the room. Clarice looked through her closet for something more businesslike to wear. She put on her newest black jeans, a white button-down shirt, and a black and white lapeled jacket she had bought at the Goodwill store. Then, boots instead of her usual kicks. She brushed her hair and freshened her makeup. The meeting with the lawyer wasn’t until four o’clock, but Clarice had something else she wanted to do first.
She went back down the stairs and out onto Main Street. S
