Chapter 70: Missing Something - Klempner

The feeling still gnaws at me as I park up and head for Mitch's apartment.

What the fuck is it?

Something...

But as I touch the handle, the door opens ahead of me. Mitch stands there, legs planted wide, mouth tight.

Crap...

"Mitch..."

"Where the hell have you been?" she demands.

"There was something..."

"You said you were going for a walk. Two hours I waited, thinking you'd come back."

"You were alright. You had Bear..."

"And Vicky. And Cara. And Adam. And the stroller. And Vick's buggy. And unfortunately..." She spits the words... "... no car. Because you saw fit to take the keys with you. What the hell were you thinking, Larry?"

Oh...

The obvious finally dawns on me. "How did you get home?"

"Now he asks. I called James. Richard sent Ross to collect me. And I might mention you owe Richard the cost of a valet on his car. Bear took up the back seat and it's covered in dog hair."

"Mitch, I'm sorry. Look, let me explain inside."