*Summer*

Later that night when I step through the gate at the foundling home, I am not at all surprised to find Dion waiting for me. On the way back that morning, he casually asked what time my appointment was, and without thought I told him. It seems we are going to become partners in all our enterprises.

But tonight, it isn’t only him waiting, it is his brother’s car too.

“I thought it would save us having to deal with any troublemakers”. He tells me.

I give the address to the driver, who is standing beside the car, then I allow Dion to

help me into the car. I...