we, by the way?” “Same place.” “Where’s Ballard? The real Ballard?” She shook

her head. “Can’t or won’t tell?” She just shook her head again. “It doesn’t

matter, I’m dead anyway.” She ran her finger down his arm. “Why did you come

back? You could be anywhere else.” “Do you know what she did to me?” “A little.”

“Then you should understand that I had to come back.” “I guess I do.” They heard

a noise from somewhere nearby.

 

Davis leaned down and kissed Rogers on the cheek. “I’m really sorry.” Then she

turned and left.

 

Rogers slowly looked back at the ceiling.

 

And started to count.

 

Chapter 65

 

YOU THINK HE’S in there?” Knox was watching Puller, who was looking through

binoculars at Building Q from a hiding place across the street. “Maybe.” Puller

lowered his binoculars. “If he is, Jericho has to be there too. But we have to

be sure.” “Okay, how do you propose doing that?” “Well, the direct approach

might be best.” He handed her the binoculars. “If I’m not back in twenty

minutes, call the cops.” She looked startled but nodded.

 

Puller hustled across the street and up to the front gate. When the guards

headed out to confront him he held up his creds and badge.