When Flynn was drinking, the sun shone brighter, evening breezes were cooler, the stars were fatter and more dazzling. And there were fewer problems for all concerned.

“She said he looked better. He insisted it wasn't true. Then both were silent. T…”

“Death was surely not an ephemeral interloper; its lasting effect was grating an…”

“Bruised, she spent the night with him; bruised, too, he held her as close as he…”

“Once upon a time, out of nowhere a car appeared and headed straight for Mal Ben…”