Seven Crumpled Dollar Bills on a Pine Table in Michigan

“But the debt is in hers.”

“That is what makes it a felony,” Shark said, opening his yellow pad again. “The bank is not going to let that slide just because they are family.”

They drove down the lake road, the tires humming on the wet pavement.

Mike kept his eyes on the road, watching the dark water of Lake Mitchell rise and fall against the stone breakwater.continue reading …