Chapter 22

Matt stood there, stunned, as he watched Liz catch the traffic light and race across the street to The Menger Hotel. He was still standing there when Brenna, who had offered to park their car, came rushing up to him, carrying The Cup.

"Was that Liz I just saw run out of here like her tail was on fire?"

He nodded, still speechless.

"What happened? What did you say to her?"

"I - Hardly anything. She barreled out of here before I could get a word in." He continued to focus on the familiar figure hurrying toward The Menger.

"But she must have said something," Brenna insisted.

"She said..." He scratched his head. "She said she can't do this. Can't do what?"

Someone tapped his shoulder. He turned to see Dara standing there.

"Maybe I can help. But let's get out of he way here before the rest of he cocktail crowd mows us down."

"Good idea," Brenna agreed.

"Just let me get the rest of my drink. I'll be right with you."

Matt, in a daze, let his sister lead him to a booth in the bac