EDWARD HAD BEEN IN and out of Markdale’s Emergency Department within two hours. The wound above his ear had been cleaned and a new bandage applied. He also had been given enough Tylenol tablets with codeine and antibiotics to tie him over until he got his prescription filled

Paul turned onto the North Line Road toward Edward’s home. “Ya say somethin’?” Paul asked. “I’m sure I heard you mumble something.”

“You did. I’m really pissed o...