Vicki said later. “I can’t even sleep in my own apartment. Sidney jammed the toilets, turned on all the faucets full blast, and flooded the entire place.“I went to see him at Riker’s Island this morning. It was awful.”Venturi winced. “I’m sorry.”“I wanted to hear his explanation or apology. He had no intention of offering either. He was delighted to see me, thought I’d post his bond and hire him an attorney. You can’t say the boy doesn’t have chutzpah. He asked, then demanded, then threatened, then pleaded and threatened some more. I made it clear he’s an adult and owns the pink slip on his life. He can go on driving, but I’m not buying the gas, changing the oil, or paying for repairs.”“Good for you, Vicki. What’s next?”“I intend to prosecute. I’m meeting with the assistant district attorney tomorrow.”He gave his mother-in-law a silent thumbs-up.“In the meantime, I’m considering a rather drastic life change.” She paused.“Don’t tell you’re eloping with that jazz musician you were seeing last fall.”She laughed, despite the pain in her voice.
