Chapter 28: Early Morning
Chapter 28
Early Morning
I went to sleep about two o’clock, opting for a recliner in the family room. Delgado had the sofa across from me, and his snoring woke me every half hour or so. I made a mental note never to share a room with Delgado again. I was a man who needed sleep.
Sometime between dreaming about Salma Hayek and Scott’s girlfriend in the thong panties, I found time to pray we could bring Jada home safe. I also cursed myself for suggesting to Scott that he send the girl home, but the curse must have been vocalized, because Delgado woke, and sat up.
“What did you say, Gino?”
I looked over to him. “Did I say anything?” I hoped I did. I didn’t want to think that Delgado and I had the kind of connection that would allow him to hear me think.
“I thin
