CHAPTER 51
"That's not an option," I said. "You can't go with me. You're not even supposed to know about it!"
"What if I just happen to be there?" Duke said. "It's a free country. I may want to check out my retirement options."
"I can't stop you, but you'd better not interfere. You know Nick, he'd have you arrested for obstruction of justice without blinking an eye."
"Don't worry about me, I can take care of myself. And I can keep an eye on you too."
I was touched. "That's very sweet, but these guys are like a hundred years old, I think I can take care of myself too."
"I'm sure you can, Darlin'. You keep me posted, okay?"
"I will. Hey Duke, do you know what you get when you play a country song backwards?"
He laughed. "'Course I do! You get your house back, your wife back, your dog
