Chapter 15: Luis

On the return to my home, I reflect on Tom's words. His doubts about Arturo, his offer of safety.

Arturo is in the car with me and we are drinking tequila, but not talking. Arturo seems to understand that silence is what I need right now.

Once we're inside the gates, he says, "What did the old bastard want?"

I shrug as I reach for the door handle. "He has some thoughts about who killed Manuel."

Arturo snorts his laughter. "That old fraud? He can barely get out of bed in the morning, let alone put two decent thoughts together."

I inhale as I look back at Arturo. He's right, even if he is a prick. "We should let him die in peace, Arturo. His sons will take exception if we do anything else." I offer a small smile and Arturo grins back. "Go away for a day or two. I want to be alone." I should talk to him about that night, ask about his timing, ask him what he thinks, but I'm tired, overwhelmed, full of grief.

Arturo scowls, flips me off and gets back in the car. I hear him tell the d