Chapter 13
The Knights had invited some close friends of theirs, and though Lou had insisted I come for dinner, I’d decided to join them later, around nine. When I’d arrived two hours ago, everyone had already been downstairs, playing pool or music. I’d been introduced to the new faces by Lorraine, who seemed in good spirits in spite of the last few days spent with Lei. The woman’s dedication to her family astounded me.
I was on my second coffee, choosing not to drink alcohol tonight, enjoying Lorraine and her friend Karen’s company. They were having a good time trying to shock me with their high school stories of the seventies. But always, my eyes returned to Lei. Though he’d gotten here a few minutes after I had, all evening, Lei had been monopolized by his parents’ friends. I had a fe
