Interlude Beelzebub hated phones, which was why he decided to drive over to the offices of Carson Creations the morning after Christmas so he could speak with Belinda Carson in person. Besides, he thought his was the sort of news better delivered face to face. Hello, Ms. Carson. I just wanted to let you know that the man you’re currently dating just happens to be a demon. Yes, he thought that should go over very well. However, after he’d parked his rental car at the curb in front of her office on Montana Avenue, he found an entirely unwelcome note — nicely laser-printed in an attractive font — taped to the reverse side of the glass door. Carson Creations is closed until after the first of the year. Please leave a message at (310) 555-8316 if this is an emergency. Typical human lazine

