Chapter 80“You don’t have to stay and babysit me,” Billycan protested once again as Marcel was refusing to leave the US Attorney until Darlene arrived. He had called and asked her to come to Billycan’s house without giving her much of an explanation.
“I know that..., but I’ll stay until Darlene gets here,” Marcel replied.
“You miserable romantic!” Billycan blurted as he poured a stiff scotch for the two of them. “Do you really think I want a woman’s company now?”
“You may not want to, sir, but I think you will appreciate it once you relax.”
Billycan laughed. “And I’ll have to take her out for dinner, I suppose”
“Oh no, you don’t! As a matter of fact, I should think that bullet was not meant for Van Dams but for you.”
Billycan put the two glasses on the coffee table before he answere
