“I’ll call Bryan right now. What else can you tell me about the young man?”
“Acting name, Spike, real name—”
“Just a second. No last name?”
“No. According to Paul—”
“Who?”
“Sorry. I don’t think I’ve mentioned him. He’s a good friend, and he and Spike have been together for a couple of years.”
“Ah. I understand. Sorry, please continue.”
“Okay, Spike’s real name is Val Duchesne—”
The last name sounded familiar. “Of the Philadelphia Duchesnes?” Although I kept my tone solemn, I expected Mark to laugh with me. He didn’t.
“Yeah. You know them?”
“I know ofthem. Mrs. Duchesne was on a number of Mother’s committees. Mother didn’t care for her and... encouraged her to volunteer on other committees.”