Chapter 24

Monica rolled her eyes. “A fine,” she said. “If we don’t pay it, will they come and take you to jail?”

“Over a speeding ticket?”

“If I pay them extra, would they come and take you to jail?”

“He’s not that kind of lawyer, Ammaji,” Ashok said, talking over his mother.

“What, not the kind of lawyer that would get your Ammaji out of trouble? Dump him,” she said, adding “No offense.” in Danny’s direction.

“I mean he’s not a criminal lawyer,” Ashok said.

“Boy, you’ve got it bad,” Ammaji said. “They’re all criminals, Ashok.”

“No offense.” Danny said with a smile.

“You’re a big boy,” Ammaji said. “You can handle it.”

* * * *

Danny took his leave shortly after dinner with a “Nice to meet you” for Ammaji and a “See you tomorrow” for Monica.

“I’ll walk you out,” Ashok said.