“Impressive . . . a small gathering, huh?” he replied sarcastically. Winking, Delia picked up the phone that rang on cue. Surreptitiously eyeing his sister, Eddie noted the strain on her face and the nervous flutter of her hands. “Yes. . . I understand the importance of meeting in person. . . . Alright, I’ll wait for the call. .. . Goodbye.”
Thinking back on their conversation, Eddie now recalled how dramatically Delia’s mood had changed after hanging up the phone.
“Is everything alright? You seem a little shaky.”
“Everything’s fine, I just have to meet with some people from the studio on a project. Since the announcement in the trades that I’m retiring from screen, Sid has been anxious to get me committed to one last project.” Again, the nervous fluttering of her hands and the
