On My Birthday I Stood In Front Of Everyone With A Black Eye

mention that the two gentlemen by the door aren’t waiters.”

Everyone turned. Two men in dark suits stood at the entrance, hands clasped in front of them.

“They’re detectives from the county elder abuse task force,” James continued. “I invited them as my plus-two. I hope you don’t mind, Margaret.”

I pressed my hand to my mouth. Tears ran down my swollen continue reading …