Chapter 9: Brownies and Wine Jane showed up about an hour after the phone call. When Kayla opened the apartment door, there stood Jane, wearing khaki pants and a pink blouse a few shades darker than her hair. The hair itself was pulled back in a braid. Over one shoulder she carried a large canvas bag. In her hands, Jane carried a pan of something, which she held out for Kayla to take. “Brownies,” Jane said. “For later.” At this point Moto and Alvin came to check out the smell of Jane’s legs. Kayla smiled and said, “Thanks so much—how sweet. I’m sure they’re delicious. Should I put them in the fridge?” “No—they should be fine. I made them this morning.” “Well, let me put them in the other room and close the door, then. I don’t want these two to get tempted.” Moto and Alvin hadn’t yet

