Chapter 16
We continued talking about Uncle Charlie's news until we needed to get moving. As I reached for the first plate to take to the sink, my phone rang. Waving me off to answer the phone, Uncle Charlie said he'd clear the table. I had to smile as I watched him shove a plate at Peter. I knew how he's going clear that table and it would not be by himself.
By the time I had walked out of the kitchen the phone had rung again, and I picked it up on the third ring, surprised to hear Carlos the other end of the line.
"Hey, Mac. I know you were planning on coming back here, but Renée is still sleeping and things are fairly quiet. I'd like to see her get some rest, even if it was aided by a little white pill. It’s been a long day for the lady, and it doesn't look like tomorrow will be any
