Light filters in through the window from outside. Vehicles passing by with their headlights cause light to play along the walls and ceiling. Hodges and Janey lay in bed after making love. mr.mercedes Page 6/108
phone and email sometimes, but she hasn’t actually visited in a couple of years.” JANEY: “Did she take your ex’s side in the divorce?” mr.mercedes Page 71/108
beyond." HODGES: “It’s not out of the ordinary for the Perp to show up at one of these functions. Action Notes Hodges takes their drinks and puts them away mr.mercedes Page 85/108
The mortician called them the cremains. Is that the most disgusting thing you’ve ever heard. Sounds like that powdered shit you put in your coffee.” HODGES: “And now I’m swearing off coffee.” mr.mercedes Page 98/108
pretty sure I won’t have to fight Aunt Charlotte for them.” HODGES: “No, you won’t have to do that. Is there going to be a reception?” mr.mercedes Page 100/108
service at ten, followed by a luncheon at the house in Sugar Heights. While we’re eating cucumber sandwiches and telling our favorite Olivia Trelawney stories, the funeral home people will take care of the cremation. I’ll decide what to do with the ashes after everyone leaves on Thursday. They’ll never even have to look at the urn.” HODGES: “That’s a good idea.” Action Notes Janey lays down next to Hodges Notes Camera moves from side to top. mr.mercedes Page 103/108
the luncheon. Not so much the few old friends Mom still has left, but If Aunt Charlotte freaks, I’m apt to have a fucking meltdown. You’ll come to lunch, too, won’t you? HODGES: “If you let me reach inside that shirt you’re wearing, I’ll do anything you want.” mr.mercedes Page 105/108