Chapter 34

“Do we want to drop in on him this morning?” Deacon asked.

“It’s Sunday,” Max replied. “Even if he’s found a job, which I doubt, he should be off. Given his propensity for drinking, he might still be crashed, or at least nursing a hangover. That could give us an edge.”

“Then let’s do it. It’ll be interesting to see what his reaction will be.”

“After I finish my coffee,” Jack said. “I’m nothing if I don’t have at least two cups in the morning.”

“Actors.” Deacon shook his head. “Okay, as long as we’re stuck here for a few minutes more, Max, you do the talking.”

“Let’s see. Once upon a time…”

“I did not mean it that way,” Deacon grumbled. “When we get there, what are you going to say?”

“Honestly, I haven’t a clue. I’ll play it by ear once we see how he reacts. From there, I’ll do as I said and tell him I found something that proves he’s the one who left the package.”

“He’s going to want to know what it is,” Deacon said.