"So," Zach said, continuing his conversation, "I turned everything over."
"I'll bet the unit chief was thrilled you did most of the work for them," Jessie said.
"Of course." He shrugged. "Hell, I guess there's no point in getting all twisted up." His hand flew up, "I took such a liking to that kid." Jessie nodded without speaking. "Even though we weren't together that long . . . I don't know..." He stopped talking when they walked toward the entrance to Bella's restaurant on Mulberry Street. Sandwiched in between two restaurants. Bella's was a small but popular romantic spot in the Village. With outside dining at each of the restaurants, it was like a restaurant row. Seeing people already waiting, Jessie questioned whether they should find something else. "What do you think? Wait or go?
