Chapter 13

“He probably took off with…whomever…and they’re shacked up at a sleazy motel. From all you’ve told me, that would be just like him.” Kev squeezed Neil’s hand. “I think you made it pretty clear you’re not interested in him anymore.”

“You’re right.” Neil smiled dryly. “I hope he’s having more fun than we are at the moment.”

Sirens blared as the police arrived, the sound coming in through the open windows. Moments later, cops and EMTs entered the room.

“Over here,” the man at the hallway entrance called out, waving.

One of the officers quickly consulted with his men, pointing to the exits. Three of the cops went to stand by the doors while the rest followed the EMTs into the hallway.

There was a long, pregnant silence before one of the attendees said loudly, “If we’re going to be stuck here, we might as well continue drinking. It could be a long night.”

This precipitated a small rush to the bar table.