TUESDAY, APRIL 17th

11:15 A.M., EDT

AS THE ORGANIST BEGAN playing the overture to Othello, Don Carlo’s favorite opera, Cella turned, whispered to Bacardo, “When we go to the cemetery, you ride with me. My car’ll be right behind Maria’s car.”

“I’ve got to tell my driver,” Bacardo whispered in return.

“He’s already been told.”

With his eyes on the casket, Bacardo nodded.