TE23 Double Feature

A Conspiracy of Talkers

Gaetano Savatteri

“Chief, can I kiss my sons?” Maria had never seen Vincenzo kiss his sons. A slap sometimes, never a kiss. “What should we do, Vincenzo?” she sobbed. Her husband didn’t answer. He kissed Pino, then Salvatore, and when he got to Angelo, he put a hand on his shoulder. “You know...” The boy nodded. They went out, Vincenzo in front and the chief behind. The sergeant slowly continued his search, avoiding the boys’ looks. It was raining again. A soft, light rain.

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