My Family Reported Five Million Dollars Stolen Before They Ever Checked My Leather Case

Not a single word, not even to be kind.”

“I understand.”

“Repeat it back to me.”

“I’ll carry it, and I won’t say anything.”

I shut the lid.

The brass snap closed with a click like a bottle cap.

I put the case in my bag, between my wallet and my keys.

On my way out of the lot I passed a silver Camry parked across the street with its headlights off.