Chapter 31 c Emi's Investigation

Iggy set one hand on her shoulder. “There’s a first time for everything, wouldn’t you agree?”

“Must be some important things going on down here.” She giggled, “could it be some secret phantom business?”

“You’ll see.”

“You know, my friends ask all sorts of questions about-”

Derson appeared with the TV and handed it over to Iggy. Going about the regular routine, Derson turned around and prepared the first three glasses, one full, two partials, and while balancing the glasses in one hand, he came to Chuck’s door and entered the combination with the other. “Oh, take your glass with you,” he told her specifically. “We’ll be sitting down.”

“In there?” Emi asked.

Iggy held her at his side and went in. Chuck was already on his bed and comfortably in position to watch another great film. His hands were neatly stacked over his lap and his ankles crossed. “Hey guys,” he smiled.