Issue the deposit check directly to the hotel operating account.”

“Douglas will notice the administrative fee was bypassed,” Brenda said.

“Let him notice,” I said.

Brenda clicked her fountain pen closed and gathered the vendor files.

She paused at the door, her fierce professional loyalty to Evelyn and me showing in her posture.

“Be careful, George,” Brenda said.

“People who hide money in wedding contracts usually have a reason.”

I picked up my phone and dialed my son’s number.