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She says it was hit by a missile," Morgan said. |
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Ave looked thoughtful. "She's brave, for a lefty," he said. |
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"The two things aren't necessarily exclusive," Morgan said. |
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"Is there anything to her story?" |
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"I don't know yet," Morgan said. "It's possible. Something weird sure as hell went on up there." |
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Ave pulled on a shabby parka. "Give me the keys. I'll stash that car before somebody spots it. While I'm about it, I want to ask some questions about the good ole boys you greased. Meanwhile, you better get some rest. Washington's a long flight in a 310," he said. He zipped up the parka and stepped outside into the misting ocean air. "Don't bother my boys," he warned. "They'll be finished when they're finished. I'll be back, two, three hours." |
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"I won't disturb them," Morgan promised. "By the way, before you ditch the car, check it for a bug, will you? I'd like to think I wasn't just careless last night." |
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Morgan watched the gray rental car disappear behind the hangars. He closed the front door, then was drawn to look in again on Anna. She slept with brow furrowed and a hand against her cheek, like a troubled child. As he watched, she turned onto her back, tossing her head from side to side, still frowning. She murmured something unintelligible. He went over to the bed and gently drew the blanket up over her bare shoulders. Don't sentimentalize her, Morgan told himself. Remember who she is, and who you are and why you two have been thrown together. But he watched her for a moment more before retreating to the door. Suddenly Anna called out "Nono!" and came awake, sitting up, her eyes enormous, her back pressed against the headboard. She stared at Morgan as if she had never seen him before, her face taut with fear. |
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"You're safe, Anna," Morgan said in a firm voice. "We're in Half Moon Bay, remember? We're leaving for Washington in a few hours." When she didn't respond, he went over to |
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