I have Philip take me by a convenience store so I can wash my hands and grab some mints. I don’t need to run off my client with Manabertos breath. The address is on the west side of town, so we head in that direction. Philip hasn’t said anything more about his work for Moon and I haven’t asked additional questions. I have a lot of guilt over Harry Dandridge. Philip adds another perspective, which helps.

The house we’re looking for is in an upper-class neighborhood in an ...