Bert’s fingers flittered over his bag. “There’s a wire service here in town. Maybe I’ll go send in those pictures.” I dipped my head to the side. “Really?” He gave a sideways smile and gestured to the sky. Daylight was fading, the sun sinking behind the concrete hills. “It’s getting dark. Perhaps I can get people to notice the stars.”
I didn't necessarily like Bert, but I left his character open for redemption.
