Chapter 28
Jacksonville, FL
later Monday afternoon
EVEN THOUGH HE was sitting in the den, Quentin heard the distinctive sound of the garage door opening; so he left the den, went to, and opened the door that led from the house to the garage. Mrs. Wilson came through the door looking very upset, her husband was right behind her, and Nate brought up the rear.
“Can I get you folks something?” Quentin said.
“A glass of wine would be good,” Mr. Wilson said.
“Red or white?”
“Whichever’s quickest.”
“Why don’t you folks have a seat while I get the wine?” Quentin said.
“I’ll help you,” Nate said, and followed Quentin into the kitchen.
{How bad is it?} Quentin sent.
{Grandma cried a lot in the car, but I think she’s better now.}
{Good. Listen, I have someone coming over to visit us befor
