They said they’d help with the investigation if and when they could. Pornhat Nils was driving as usual and Helen and Jennifer were cooking a casserole, the aroma rekindling my long-suppressed appetite. Half of me wanted to shout back (“Nah, tell me when it grows to a decent size” or “What makes you think I’m wearing any?”) and the rest wanted to run and hide. National boundaries had grown porous. She’d put on a little weight and seemed well recovered, though she still applied her makeup with a trowel. “He and Mandy collaborate because they’re both committed to combating the trade in sex slaves,” said Helen, “and they’re both passionate about punishing rapists. Nils was driving as usual and Helen and Jennifer were cooking a casserole, the aroma rekindling my long-suppressed
