In the Morning I'll Be Gone
“I walked down the Fitzpatricks’ drive and stopped outside the living-room window. I could see the family illuminated by the blue light of the TV screen.I stepped onto the porch, hesitated, and rang the doorbell.Annie answered it. She was wearing a green sweater and a long corduroy skirt. She was barefoot. Her hair was tied back Mary Tyler Moore–style. She looked pretty.“Hello,” she said, pleased to see me.“I’ve got something for you,” I said. I undid the elastic band from my notebook and took t...he free luncheon vouchers Barry Connor had given me for his restaurant.“Take these,” I said. “You’ve got to get used to that French food if you’re moving to Montreal.”“Wow! I’ve heard about this place. Thank you!” she said, and kissed me on the cheek.“You’re welcome.”“What are you doing here, Sean?”“I’m here to talk to your mother.”“Oh, is it about Lizzie?”“Yes.”“Any news?”“No. No news. In fact, I think we’re going to have to shut down the case.”“A waste of precious resources, eh?”“Something like that.”“So I won’t be seeing you again, Sean?”“I don’t think so.”“OK,”MoreLess
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