“Forty thousand dollars,” Arthur said clearly.

“Issued by Greenfield Bank to settle the venue deposit in full.”

Gerald stared down at the yellow paper as if it were an official court order.

“I paid this deposit six months ago,” Gerald said, his voice dropping an octave.

“My check cleared.”

“Your check was refunded to your business account at nine o’clock on Friday morning,” Howard said from behind his clipboard.

“The venue fees have been paid in full by Mr.