“Jack. It was an accident.” The medics were maneuvering around the motorcycle. I had to watch where I was going. “Of course it was.” “It’s not what you think, Jack.” I said, “What is, Julia?” She seemed to be delirious. Her voice seemed to drift in and out. “I know what you’re thinking.” Her hand gripped my arm. “Promise me you won’t get involved in this, Jack.” I didn’t say anything, I just walked with her. She squeezed me harder. “Promise me you’ll stay out of it.” “I promise,”

