Ah. I think I remember her death. And what are you going to do once you get in there? I was wrong, I told Slick. I dont have a weapon. Im sure, said Devine in a small voice. What sort of business are you involved in? He was about to turn away when he saw the very man he was thinking about walk up to the women. He was in his forties, with short, dark hair and a bulky gym build, too heavy in the arms and shoulders, and too light in the legs. The Army built you from the ground up, with legs and core being the dominant muscles. The frat boys always did the biceps curls and couldnt squat or deadlift shit. They looked strong and were puny. The Army would kill them during Basic. I have someone working on it whos making progress. Devine abruptly left his office and sought out Wanda Simms. Your wish is my command. Its not bullshit to me. You dont even know that one thousand dollars worth of jewelry was taken. Think theyll call on her? Drake asked. Im glad you find us tolerable. By the way, your driver will be more than a driver, and he will be armed. Still, its up to you to be alert for anyone who pays too much attention to you, unless it is I. Later, he walked out of the subway station in the Financial District and into the heat of the morning. It was early enough for the city to still be waking up. Delivery trucks were parked illegally, and cabs, cars, and Ubers were hammering their horns, besmirching the only quiet time of the day the city had. Birds pecked at pavement trash, street sweepers were sweeping, yawning suits and nonsuits were shuffling to their jobs looking like they were heading to their graves. They sat outside and took in views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island set over churning, brackish water. The weather was nice, if humid. A storm might be rolling in as storms often did this time of year after the days buildup of heat. It was Mother Natures way of venting. They were sitting under an umbrella, but the sun had long since passed over them and was starting its drop into the western horizon, where it would later flame the sky into an alchemy of red and gold. When Devine was in the Middle East he never tired of that sight for one reason: He wasnt sure he’d be alive to see it again. Mason hung up, returned to his car.Sorry to keep you waiting, Doxey. But could you do me a favor? Her lips curled into a smile.Thank you for your service, soldier. State police, a young man said..