Friends, neighbors, and those who knew us might suffer terribly. XXX There was no further small talk. I followed Carlos and Luis out of that alley, walking as “manly” as I could. A search of the truck might find the money instead. Our only hope lie in Luis coming back and somehow saving us. I didn’t want to completely lose all control. Any display of cash would attract the would-be robbers among them. Who will be first? He had spent his life dealing with issues surrounding his situation. The drugs would be impossible to get to shore with.
