“I’m gonna call Vernicia right now,” Sheila announced. “Maybe we can meet at her house or yours.”

“You’re in a hurry about Vernicia,” Emile responded. “What about Julietta and her whereabouts?” he asked.

“I can assure you that she’s safe with Raine, Emile,” Sheila groaned impatiently. “We went out with him to the ice cream parlor the other day and we all checked him out. He’s quite safe to be with. He took Julietta home alone on two occasions, ...