“What do these letters say?”
“What do you think they say?”
“I don’t know. That you’re sorry, I guess.”
“Smart boy. I apologize and ask them to forgive me.” He
reached for another cigarette. “What’s happened to Lee?”
“Do you want to see her?”
“I think so. Can she come?”
“It may be difficult, but I’ll try. She’s not at home at the
moment. She’s gone to a place where they can help her with her
drinking,” Adam lied. H e was still hoping that Lee would be
found before Tuesday.
“She’s an alcoholic?”
“Yes. She told me she’s had a problem for many years. It’s
nothing new.