"I didn't realize that Tommy was a client," I told Jess. I'd been home long enough to shower and see Kat off to her next escort date.

"I've got three dozen clients, John," Jess said, a little defensively. "I didn't realize I needed permission from you on their identities."

"Come on, Jess," I said. "Don't be pissy. This is Tommy we're talking about. You didn't mention it. That makes me think you're hiding something."

"I'm not hiding anything," she said. "It was a simple oversight."

"Don't lie to me," I said. "You made Kat an appointment with him, and you told her it was a special one. You made sure...