Unsaid by Neil Abramson

Author:Neil Abramson [ABRAMSON, NEIL]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781609419059
Publisher: Center Street
Published: 2011-08-04T04:00:00+00:00

13

Max enters David’s office to find him typing away at his computer. David’s face has gotten better over the last two weeks—still a bruise, but not the broad cotton bandage that had made him appear so vulnerable and that had given Max so much fodder for his “move back to the city” campaign.

David looks up from his work. “You have that look on your face, Max.”

“What look?” Max raises his hands to protest his innocence.

“That look,” David says, pointing. “The last time you had that look, you were trying to convince me that back-to-back trials were good for my marriage.”

“Ah, back in the days when you listened to me.”

“I was young and stupid.”

“No, you were almost brilliant. And who knows, you may have that chance again. You’ll never guess who just called.”

“Satan. He needs you back at the office.”

“Would you be serious please?”

“I don’t want to play. I’ve got a set of papers to get out the door.”

“Simon.”

“Dulac?”

“That’s the one.”

“I thought he was forced to retire.”

“He’s risen phoenix-like from the ashes. After all these years, he got his revenge. He bought the company that bought his company. Now he wants to retain us to do all his work.”

“Great for you. You’re wonderful, as usual, okay? Now can I get back to work?”

“He also asked for you to be his chief consigliere.”

“Me?”

“And, as you might expect from Simon, he needs quite a bit of advising.”

“I lost his last trial. What would he want with me?”

Max shrugs. “He says he trusts you. Can you meet with him?”

“It’s your relationship. You’ve known him forever. You don’t need me.”

“Actually, need and want. Simon was quite insistent.”

David shakes his head and motions toward a stack of papers on his desk. “It’s not a very good time.”

“There’s no better time, really. I’ll give you half the credit for all the work.”

“It’s not about that. It’s not always about money.”

“I’ll overlook the fact that you said that.” Max hesitates for a moment and puts a finger to his lips in concentration. “Hmm. Nope. Sorry. Can’t overlook it. Of course it’s always about the money, you moron. This amount of new business will give you real power to control your life. That’s what you always wanted, isn’t it?”

“ ‘Always’ seems kind of stale to me right now.”

“It’ll be a nice fresh start for you. New memories on new cases.”

“Max…”

“At least just meet with him.”

David closes his eyes and bangs his head against the headrest of his chair. “Okay. If you leave me alone, I’ll meet him.”

“Great. Paris will be cold, so dress warm.”

“Paris?”

“Simon had a stroke several years back. Didn’t I tell you? He’s in a wheelchair. Obviously it’s very difficult for him to travel here.” Max quickly heads for the office door before David can argue.

David is on his feet. “You really suck. I have responsibilities now. I can’t just drop everything. And Paris of all places? You know better!”

Max turns at the door. The look on his face confuses me. For just one moment, I think he’s going to say something meaningful, something understanding.

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