How a Five Million Dollar Bet Led to an Unexpected Marriage in Queens

very far away from the man looking at a fading photograph of a Boston three-flat.

“Why did you agree to Eric’s deal, Taylor?” I asked, the question slipping out before I could stop it.

He adjusted his cuff, though he wasn’t wearing cuff links tonight. His fingers brushed the gray wool of his sleeve instead.

He looked down at the photo continue reading …