Andy wasn’t sure what he’d expected of Kat and Jason’s apartment in Virginia Beach, but it was nice. Kat had obviously gotten her way as far as decor went; the walls were painted rich gold and all the wall hangings were deep, blood red, giving the space a distinctly eastern European vibe. Black enameled plates hung on hooks around the walls, each painted with brightly colored birds or fruits or animals. The sofa was a decorative c-shape and was a decidedly unpleasant shade of pink that would have been out of place anywhere else.
Kat gave him the tour, which wasn’t much. The main front room was a typical layout, combination living room/dining room, crowded with furniture. The kitchen was narrow, and someone had stuffed a free-standing butcher block into the tiny space. With Jason cooking i
