The Trouble with Truth. Kathy Krevat

outbid each other at auctions to crazy prices. Dennis once came home with a bronze statue of Zeus that he immediately donated to Goodwill. I think he paid thousands of dollars for it.”

      “Ooh, a fundraiser is a good idea,” Lani said. She typed away on her computer again. “Hah! Next Friday. A dinner raising money for the Birch Aquarium. Mr. Boggie is a guest of honor.” She typed some more. “And there are tickets available. I’m buying two. You and Joss can go. Like a date.”

      I blinked. “Wait. I don’t even know if Joss is free.” Or if I was.

      “Then I’ll go with you,” she said.

      “What are we going to do? Walk up to him at the buffet and ask him ‘Did you kill Dennis Franklin?’” I asked.

      “Of course not,” she said. “You’ll have to wait until he finishes dessert.” She flashed me a smile. “Okay. One down. Who’s next?”