Over a year ago," I said."Are you and your brother close?" the detective asked."I suppose. He's four years younger than me. I always had to watch outf...or him even when he moved here. But I talked to him pretty regularlyon the phone - about once a month," I said defensively.Suddenly I felt like I was a creep. I remembered all of those times hebugged me as a kid, like when he tried to see up my skirt or to catchme changing after a shower, or when he'd bust out laughing when my datewas going to. "That sent a tingle through her body. Paul had a crush on her?"Come on, man, lay off. It's not like that. And whatever, she's been married for, like, ever."And now she's not." Brandon's words had a finality to them that struck at Robin's heart. She wasn't anymore, was she? He'd left her for some tramp, fifteen years younger. Brandon continued, "And Mr. Mitchell is a fucking moron. How can you leave a wife who looks that good? The pussy can't be worth it. No fucking way."Robin resisted the urge. " Coming right up."She kicked off her shoes, sat on - rather, in - the couch and propped her tired feet on the pinewood coffee table as Bill uncorked the wine and filled two stemmed glasses halfway to the top. He sat next to her and lifted his glass for a toast. "Here's to us!" To us!" Annie repeated as they clinked glasses and took a sip. "Mmm, this is so good! Thank you."In response, he leaned in for a kiss, held it for a long time, then took her glass and set it on the coffee table beside. ’ Adam answered. ‘Sounds good. What should we do with Chief?’ Mark asked. ‘While we have people keeping an eye on things, go ahead and bring him,’ Adam answered. ‘Did you have a chance to get the list of investments together? I’d like to get started seeing if there are more rats waiting in the wings.’ ‘I think so, but I’m going to have Vanessa double check and I’ll give them to you when we meet up. Do you want to have her ID the ones that your guys danced with then, as well?’ Mark asked while.