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ARRECIFE, 1982A month went by after Billy had parted with his five-grand investment in Andres’ supposed bombproof scam and Billy had not heard a word from him. With every passing day came fresh awareness that he knew almost nothing about the business deal other than that he was due to receive ten grand sometime soon, according to Natasha. Billy didn’t want to have to nag her to find out more, but Andres had gone to ground, as far as he could tell, and the longer the situation dragged on, the more concerned Billy became.
One day, as Billy neared the end of his rope and feared he would explode in fury over the lack of news, Natasha came home from work with an invitation. Andres wanted to talk, she said. Tonight. In the same restaurant as before. She stood in front of Billy in a bright-r
