I moved behind Grandfather, and in a matter-of-fact voice, asked: “David, you’re from the West Coast, if I remember correctly from the police report.”
David seemed perplexed, as if he was expecting a more direct question about Ori’s murder. “Yes, that’s right,” he said after a bit of hesitation. “What about it?”
I kept my tone neutral. “I guess you liked it so much out here during high school that you decided to stay on the East Coast for college?”
“That’s not the reason I stayed,” David snapped. “And I didn’t exactly like going to MJA. I had a girlfriend who was going to attend a college in the City, so I applied to colleges in New York.”
“Had?” I raised my eyebrows. “I take it you’re no longer seeing that girl?”
“Nah, I moved on from her. Besides. I’m attending NYU, and next year I’
