Chapter 12: A Knot In The Heart

After that, Luciano left everything to Joel, then walked out of Pinemore Loan. A cool breeze met him outside.  The tight feeling in his chest loosened as he let out a long breath. "Mr. Luciano, wanna smoke?" Cooper was still inside giving Joel instructions, but Brennan had hurried out ahead of him.  He fished a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and offered it to Luciano.  His whole manner changed, even the way he addressed him. Luciano gave him a look. Brennan, abashed, started to tuck...