uncle buddy

she tells you about
her uncle buddy.
which may or may not
be his real name.
he's a problem solver
in new jersey. she's serious,
but laughs about a
mysterious body
found in a swamp
a long time ago.
I don't know anything
about it, she says,
taking a bite
of her lobster roll.
this makes you take
your hand off her
arm, and slide
your chair slightly
away. she's nice
and attractive, but
this buddy guy has
you looking over your
shoulder as you nurse
your drink and nibble
on another pretzel.