POV: Brigail
Jerry gave Brigail a soft pat on her shoulder for good luck as he perched himself on the bar stool by the cocktail table, where he could observe the game.
He had complete faith in Brigail.
She wasn't only adept at reading her opponent's cards, she was also a walking lie detector. He couldn't get anything past her. Sometimes he felt like she was inside his head, reading his thoughts.
Brigail was skilled in deciphering a person's tell. Everyone has a tell, she would always say. Even their father was no match to Brigail's sharp eyes.
The dealer shuffled the deck twice before the hostess cut it. Then she handed Eli and Brigail two cards each.
Jerry slanted sideways to peek at Brigail's cards. He almost jumped off his seat when he saw an Ace of Hearts and King of Diamonds. Ja
