“Count on me,” Roy said. “I’ll take care of everything.”
“Wouldn’t you know,” she asked rhetorically, “it would be when Maria was there again that he had the fatal attack?”
“They usually happen in the morning, don’t they?” Roy braked for a red light. Now, when there was no need for hurry, the traffic of course was thin.
“What I wonder is if they were in bed at the time.” She hastily threw up her hands. “Not that I’m being critical of the poor guy. If so, he was in good hands. She did better than I could have. Her mother died that way; so did her older brother…. I’ve got to do something about Maria now. For all I know, she might hold me responsible.”
“I’ll talk with her, but I’m sure she knows you loved him. I’ll take care of it,” said Roy. “I’ll take care of everything.”
“Dear Roy, you’re a treasure.” She touched his hand. The light turned green and he had to drive. “Sam adored you,” Kristin said, “and so do I.”
So while escaping Roy’s revenge, Sam had gotten his own at last. But in so doing, he had also given Roy a use. That’s what best friends are for.
About the Author
Best Friends is THOMAS BERGER’S twenty-second novel. His previous novels include Regiment of Women, Neighbors, and The Feud, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. His Little Big Man is known throughout the world.
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