CHAPTER THIRTYThe young man in the blue trunks gave me a curious glance then ventured forth as if I weren’t there. “Denise!” he called.
I glanced sideways at the woman I assumed was Denise. She crouched behind the bush, snickering into her hand.
“Hi,” I said. “Looking for someone?”
The man stopped and gaped at me. Denise stopped snickering and gaped at me. Apparently, people were anxious to show me their dental work.
“Did you see a girl come by here?” the man asked. He crossed the lawn and stood next to me.
“No, I haven’t actually.” I shot Denise a look. She took her cue and bolted. The young man turned and watched her scamper off, her laughter trailing behind her. Her naked derriere waved a merry farewell to us both.
“Okay, I lied,” I said. “Sorry.”
The young man shook his head. “F
