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“Thanks” I’ve got the number pulled up onI’ the elevator down to the lobby

“MISS, CAN I HELP YOU?” The maître d’ looks serious, but his voice sounds distant as I walk into the restaurant

I have tunnel vision as ot thrown on and is illule table with four people seated and one standing Tomen Three men

All but one of thenize

And I cannot believe what I’

This is a ined A bazillion times worse How could I be taken in so easily? Was this just an elaborate setup? Hoould they have knohere I’d run that night? Hoould Vito have put himself in a position to ‘save’ me?

I s hard, trying to keep fro sick

Nadine is one of the to, she’s fully involved in whatever it is that they’re doing To her right is a wo I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s barely able to legally drink the glass of wine in her hand She’s laughing and s in close to Salvatore

I’ in ht, I see the man from the pool at Vito’s And then there’s the last person at the table

Vito

Nadine leans in, talking to Salvatore, and from what I see, they all seem pretty damn friendly

“Miss, do you have a reservation? If you’re not eating, I’m afraid I’ll have to ask you to leave”

I turn and stare at the waiter, who looks enition in his eyes and his manner softens He’s the saht

“Oh, I’m so sorry I didn’t realize it was you, et you anything while you wait? Would you like lia that you’ve arrived?”