At seven fifty, Devine finally received a text from Campbell. Well? Mason asked. Fred, you have your instructions. Let the patrol car behind us know what our intentions are. Gloster shook his head. The night now smelled of cigarette smoke, gasoline from idling engines and a strong hint of winter. Near the doors I saw Ted talking to a group of reporters. For once his drama queen style was probably appropriate. Sig dodged, and Stone spun around and hit the pavement, and the .45 left him. Sig was on his feet now, and had a switchblade in his hand.Good evening, Barrington. Youve got less than a minute before you bleed to death, but I think Ill cut your throat for good measure. He took a step or two toward him. Ive had worse, Murfin said. A lot worse. He was killed, murdered, you also know that. Even though Army CID ruled it a suicide. The guy was cremated, evidence lost, a total clusterfuck. But you know who killed him. Kenneth Hawkins, his superior officer, his comrade in arms, did the honors. And you know exactly why he did it. What will you do if he says that? I see, Colton said sarcastically. Mr. Alder, a very reputable and established citizen, is going around hurling false charges at innocent persons. Is that your contention? Im doubting you think this was an accident. Howd that happen? Mason moved over to hold the swinging gate in the bar open for the passage of the squeaking truck. As the two men pushed the heavy truck through, the lawyer moved up alongside Drake. Whats up, Helen? Harry Blanton. Ill have to go to the bank to get some money. Well, Mason said as the men escorted Carmen to a car, it was good while it lasted. Ill call Paul Drake and see if he knows about this angle..