Chapter 4
“Morning,” Jace said when Charlie appeared in the scene shop around 9 A.M. “This time you are early, and on a Sunday to boot.”
“No, I’m on time. You’re early because you beat me here,” Charlie replied with a grin.
“Sleep well?”
“Umm, yeah. Why?” Charlie asked as he headed to his office to drop off his jacket and messenger bag.
“Just wanted to be sure you weren’t sleep deprived.”
Charlie turned to stare at him. “Okay, what’s going on with you?”
“Well, we have a lot of work to do.”
“Most of which doesn’t require me. You have a good crew for that.”
“Still need your input and you know it,” Jace said, not quite looking at Charlie.
“Jace…” Charlie dropped his things on the table by the door and came back to join his friend. “Now the truth.”
“I had supper with Ricky last nigh
