Thirty-Six
“SURE, FATHER TOM! I’LL be glad to help with the case. Can I get an exclusive?”
At Nate Rodriguez’s comment, I hear a snort from Gladys in the kitchen.
I roll my eyes, but smile. “OK, Nate, I’ll give you an interview. Right after I’m exonerated. Or right before my execution, as the case may be.”
Nate looks at me and blinks. “Father, Maryland doesn’t have the death penalty anymore.”
I open my mouth to say something when I hear the Rectory door open and then slam shut. A rather irritated Helen bursts into the living room and plops down on the couch.
Nate and I look at her, then each other. Hearing the commotion, Anna and Gladys come in from the kitchen.
With everybody looking at me, I guess I’m the one drafted to find out what’s going on. So I take a deep breath, and I’m ab
