CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX “I don’t understand,” I said as we drove toward the diner. “You said you didn’t trust Maureen. Why do you believe her now?” “I don’t.” He kept his eyes on the road. “but I want to hear what she has to say.” “What if it’s a trap?” “Nothing will happen in public.” I didn’t find that comforting. As we pulled into the parking lot, I recognized Maureen’s car next to where Rick parked. “She’s here already. Let’s go, Lauren.” We found Maureen at a back table with a drink in front of her. “Hello,” she said as we joined her. “Thanks for coming. Have a seat.” We sat across from her. “I think you’ll find the information I have of help.” “Maybe.” Rick crossed his ankles under the table. “We’ll decide that later. Mind if we order dinner first? I’m starved.” Maureen said,

