But his Ford was parked at the curb, which meant he was probably inside unless Cindy had taken him somewhere. Dear boy, it was common gossip around town at least six months ago. Certain friends of mine even delighted in giving me regular reports about the affairs progress. It almost got into the papers, in fact, especially after Mix broke it off. Its complicated, he repeated. Oh shit. My fathers middle name, plus two exclamation points. Home, to New York. Heres a thought: Why dont you come with me and stay for a while? Now, go ahead, Mr. Mason. We cannot stand such interruptions... and it seems to me you could have secured a more silent truck. They were asking about me and Sara. Did you know she was pregnant? Understand one of the custodial staff found her. I dont have to answer that. Vullo Pharmaceuticals, Murfin said. No. We just cant find out a single thing that will give us a definite answer. She was picked up on the streets of Los Angeles about two oclock in the morning. The first diagnosis was that she was drunk. She was confined as an alcoholic, then taken to the psychopathic ward, then sent to LosMerritos. And again you never mentioned that to us because... Oh, its my fault youre sliding into dementia, is it? Dino responded. Thats all. Murfin nodded.It all goes back to Hundermark, doesnt it. Detective Wade, Im going to say something here that could get me in trouble if you didnt go along with it..