Chapter 21

“Thanks for coming out to see me.”

“We’ll work through this together.” I paused. “I’ll be sending you and your sister an updated itemized bill. I’ll take my fees for the additional work so far, and take some of the costs from the retainer.”

“All right, Jake. You need to make sure that the state drops the charges. Anything else I should worry about?”

“Nothing for you to worry about, Frank. I’ve got it under control.”

I’ll do the worrying here since this case is a slam-dunk for Elena. 10

I looked at my watch. Thirty minutes past my scheduled appointment. I didn’t want to complain since my Monday appointment was last minute. Doc fit me in as a personal favor considering I’ve been his patient and friend for several years.

With some time to kill, I looked around the waiting area. The salmon and teal colors meant the first wife decorated the lobby in the eighties. I wondered when the second wife would refurbish.

My cell phone vibrated. I saw caller ID. It was the office.