Chapter 24: A Reckoning

Chapter 24 starts with Sparne and Morales heading to a certain lawyer's office. 

Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive.  

Ricardo was waiting outside. When the Kid pulled in the driveway, he entered the car. The cul-de-sac was starting to buzz. Young men and women were exiting their homes, carrying old card tables and benches. Surveying the landscape for prime locations. Sparne peered through the streaked windshield as he began to maneuver the vehicle. “Jesus Christ, what the fuck time do these parties start?” 

“It’s Friday. It will be packed tonight. All weekend.” Morales waved to some of the settlers. It wouldn’t hurt to maintain the old ties. “The party won’t start for two or three more hours, but these people are getting a head start. Setting things up. Staking out their claims.” 

The Kid became serious. “After I dropped you off, I went by Mr. Moffit’s. Nobody answered his door. I’ll bet everything is happening right now. Tonight, or tomorrow, we’re in. No more shit from nobody.” 

A worried presence creased Ricardo’s face. “Are we gonna hafta cut our hands and speak Italian and shit, like they do in the movies?” 

Richard didn’t seem concerned. “I dunno. We’ll hafta ask Mr. Moffit. Probably.”