THE PHONE RANG before I could go back to my table. I picked it up myself.
"Yeah?"
"Friday, be sure you're watching TV. It don't matter which channel long as it's a network. Try NBC. They got the fastest crew. 'Live at Five.' That's the best show. Don't wait for the late news- watch it go down."
"All right."
"That car. Last night. In my spot?"
"Yeah, the papers made it sound like a train wreck."
"I'm gonna take a trip. Out to the Island. Pick up my money. Then Friday. Watch TV. I'll wave goodbye to you."
"I…"
"Don't say my name. I'm leaving you something in my will. Remember what I said. About kids. Don't let the hunters see the soft spot."
"I won't."
"Goodbye…"
The machine sputtered- I couldn't make out the last word as the phone went dead.