Chapter 6: Decision Point
Carter’s Club & Restaurant
November 6, 9:35 p.m.
Willow opted for a black evening gown with a scoop neck. It was a simple gown that offset her flowing red hair rather well. The scoop neck showed off her ample bosom and pale skin to maximum effect. She also wore opera length gloves that gave her a gothic look.
Dixie, not to be outdone, wore a red silk Mandarin dress. It was a long dress that brushed the floor. Splits ran up both sides that came up just past the knees that showed off her smooth legs without being vulgar. The high collar fastened snugly around the neck. Its keyhole neckline gave Willow plenty of competition in the ‘bosom on display’ arena.
The restaurant itself was a large open building with a kitchen set into one side. ‘A converted skating rink?’ Willow asked herself. The concrete floor had been covered with carpet. Silk screen dividers were spaced around the room giving it a maze-like feeling. The single candle on each table provided most of the light in the restaurant area. Dixie and Willow were seated after a short wait. After ordering their meals they made chitchat while they waited.
“The tape was blank,” Willow was saying.
“Blank?” Dixie replied. “I don’t see how that could be. Unless I really am going crazy…”
“Crazy?” Willow asked. “What are you talking about?”
“I don’t know where to start,” Dixie said. “It all seems so complicated.”
“Start at the beginning. We have all night.”
“Say,” Dixie said. “Where’s our food?”
“It’s only been,” Willow glanced at her watch. “Wow. I guess it’s been longer than I thought.”