kick the shit out of some of these college boys, or maybe even kill one, it’s

not good for business. See what I mean?” “I see. And I won’t do anything to mess

it up for the bar.” “Good man.” Rogers left him and went back into the bar area

in time to see Myers ascend the stairs, unlock the door to the VIP room, and go

in.

 

He drew back and watched. A minute later she reemerged and shut the door behind

her. In her right hand was the door key. But she had something in her left hand

that hadn’t been there before.

 

He backed up and then came around the corner as though just emerging from the

back hall.

 

They met at the bottom of the stairs.

 

She said, “How’s Karl?” “Like a new man,” said Rogers, glancing down. Myers was

gripping something in her left hand, but he couldn’t see what it was.

 

She looked back at him. “Anything else?” “No. I’m good to go.”

 

Chapter 38

 

ARE YOU GOING to tell me, or are you just going to keep driving?” Puller was

staring directly at Knox. “I’m trying to process it all in my head so I can give

you an efficient version,” she replied. “Where have you been?” “Finding out