Duplicity by Shawn Wilson

Author:Shawn Wilson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oceanview Publishing
Published: 2022-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

“HOW ABOUT IF I pick up a couple of sandwiches.” Brick handed Ron the keys to the condo as he closed the door to the cab. “An Italian sub?”

“Yeah … sure, whatever.” Ron turned and walked away, his head down and eyes focused on the sidewalk. He kicked at some leaves covering his path.

Brick crossed the street and headed north on Connecticut Avenue to a small strip of mixed-used businesses. Located next to a Kinko’s was a family-owned sandwich shop. Brick had discovered Dino’s Deli twenty years ago when he was a rookie cop. Even though the third generation of the Palladino family was now in charge, the family patriarch was usually there. Today was no exception.

“Hey, Brick.” Angelo sat at a small table in the corner. “Long time, no see.”

Brick stopped in front of the table and shook hands with Angelo. Close to ninety and bearing a striking resemblance to Uncle June on The Sopranos, his grip was surprisingly strong. “Angelo, how have you been?”

“So so, but still above ground. Can’t complain.”

Brick and Angelo talked Nationals baseball for a few minutes before Brick stepped up to the counter and ordered two subs. Like most of his diet, not exactly heart-healthy but Brick justified his choice rationalizing that the benefits from olive oil would counteract the damage done by the salami and provolone. Magical thinking, but Angelo was living proof that something was working.

“Take it easy, Angelo.”

Angelo raised a small cup that may have contained espresso. His hand shook slightly. “You do the same and don’t be a stranger.”

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