At night, Dalziel made an excuse to refuse Winifred and went to the Rose apartment complex to meet the woman who called him.

When he arrived, he didn't knock on the door but pushed straight in. Less than two steps away from him was a woman wearing a transparent nightgown lying on her side on the bed.

“You're here, are you satisfied with the wedding gift I gave you?”

Donatella pulled her leg up, causing her thin dress to ride up. Something bright red caught Dalziel's ...