A Sheetcake Named Desire
“In spite of the heat, a breeze came out of nowhere, stirring the tops of the trees, and a shiver racked my body. I turned back toward the bar eagerly.
Inside, Edie had just taken the stage, and an expectant hush fell over the crowd as she launched into a speech that made Philippe sound like a candidate for sainthood. I worked my way back to the bar, where a fresh margarita waited for me.
I spotted Detective Sullivan, still sitting at his table and watching the reactions of the crowd as ...Edie spoke. Quinn was sobbing uncontrollably. Most of the other women dabbed at their eyes and blew their noses softly. A few of the men did the same, while others sat ramrod straight, trying not to show emotion.
“You going to say something?” Gabriel asked on his way past with half a dozen long-neck bottles in his hands.
I shook my head and licked salt from the rim of my glass. “Are you kidding? These people don’t want to hear from me.”MoreLess
Inside, Edie had just taken the stage, and an expectant hush fell over the crowd as she launched into a speech that made Philippe sound like a candidate for sainthood. I worked my way back to the bar, where a fresh margarita waited for me.
I spotted Detective Sullivan, still sitting at his table and watching the reactions of the crowd as ...Edie spoke. Quinn was sobbing uncontrollably. Most of the other women dabbed at their eyes and blew their noses softly. A few of the men did the same, while others sat ramrod straight, trying not to show emotion.
“You going to say something?” Gabriel asked on his way past with half a dozen long-neck bottles in his hands.
I shook my head and licked salt from the rim of my glass. “Are you kidding? These people don’t want to hear from me.”MoreLess
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