Jasper tapped his temple, and only then did he remember what he had forgotten.
After leaving the movie theater last night, he had driven Sylvia home. But Simon had insisted on tagging along, saying he had fought with his wife and was in a terrible mood. He had forced his way into Jasper's car, drunk Jasper's wine, and slept in Jasper's bed.
They had also drunk quite a bit last night.
Then Sylvia called early that morning, crying so hard she could barely breathe, saying she had been in a car accident.
Simon had been sleeping so deeply that no amount of calling or shaking could wake him. No matter how Jasper tried to wake him, Simon would not get up, so Jasper could only go over and handle it himself.
Fortunately, Sylvia had not hit anyone. She had only gotten her driver'
