Chapter 106

I gave Josef the address to the restaurant so he could find his own way there while I dropped Laura off at her home, which was pretty much on the way.

I said goodbye in the car. "I know you've been pretty neglected the last few days, Laura. I promise I'll take care of you when I get back. Thanks for doing most of the cleaning at Nora's today."

"It's okay, Sir. I understand completely. You gave me all of your attention when I was fertile, so I expected nothing less for Nora."

"Thanks for being so understanding. I'll see you later."

"Yes, Sir. I'll be the naked one in bed."

I laughed and kissed her.

Everyone else was already at the Restaurant. Jack knew Jeri and Josef looked enough like Nick that Jeri asked if he was Mr. Wallensky, so they were all seated by the time I got there. Brenda was with Jack.

"How profoundly do I have to apologize, Brenda, for the way I behaved