The members were restless as Buzz came back into the room. Someone had seen that Bill was handcuffed when he was led away. “What happened, Buzz? Why did they arrest Bill? Did it have anything to do with Martinez?”
“Guys, I’m just a golfer, and I proved today I’m not a very good one. All I know is they asked if I would get Bill to come out and talk to them. Sorry, but I can’t help you.”
He slumped down next to Dave and Mary. “I really need another drink, but I’d better not. Would you mind if Jill and I joined your group for dinner tonight? There are a few things we still need to talk about.”
Mary didn’t even wait for Dave’s approval. “By all means, Buzz, please come, and do bring Jill. I miss our tennis games and really would like you both to come.” She looked at Dave for confirmation.
“Great idea, you can tell us how you misread that last putt.”
“I’ll be there. What would a victory party be without the loser?”
“Buzz, after today, there is no way anyone will ever call you a loser in front of me. I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of the story. Chris told me earlier that you have been working with the FBI.”
Buzz nodded his assent.
“Anyway, we need you there Buzz,” Chris said. “I made reservations for 12 but it doesn’t look like Mario and Gigi, or Bill and Ginny, will make it.”
“Who’s left?” Mary continued. “Dave and me, Fred and Judy, Sven and Dagfin, Chris, Buzz and Jill; who am I missing?”
“What about Pedro, the General Manager from the casino? Wasn’t he coming? That’s right. He couldn’t stay, but said he would meet us for dinner. That’s ten.”
“By the way, where’s dinner?”
“I reserved the private dining room at the Jasmine Thai at 8:00,” Mary answered “It’s perfect. The food is excellent and we have enough privacy to carry on a conversation.”
“If Ken was here we would need to remind him to wear socks” Buzz joked.
“What if someone doesn’t like Thai food?” Dave asked, wondering if he could order a filet mignon at a Thai restaurant.
“Learn,” Mary replied.
The conversation was over. Dave had lost again.
Chapter 6
Pictures from Zurich