That’s how that woman operates.”

“Let her try.”

“Don’t you say let her that fast.” Helen rubbed her knuckles once more.

“Say it after you’ve added up everything you stand to lose.”

At five I walked out to the parking lot with my keys already in hand, and the old brass key on the ring caught the sunlight the way it always did.

Spencer was waiting by my driver’s door.

“Look,” he said.