Chapter 24
The phone rings. The call display shows Dr. Meshango. I let the phone ring three times before reaching for it. The thought of irritating her fills me with glee. Sometimes it's difficult being a good Christian. “Hello.”
“Mrs. Warner, it's Brendell. How are you?”
“The same as I was two hours ago.”
“You haven't changed your mind.”
“Why would I change my mind? Oh, you must think I'm one of those flighty, hysterical types.”
There is a pause on the other end of the line. The fine professor seems to be at a loss for words. Finally, she says, “Do you still want to do this?”
“I said I would.” I hear a thump in the background and wonder if I've caused her to drop something. I don't like who I am right now, but I can't seem to stop myself. This woman was the last person to see my so
