Go ahead, Judge Sedgwick said, smiling. Answer the question. Ill be looking for you, Doxey said. Still, forward them to me and Ill put my people on it. Another set of eyes never hurts. Inch smiled. It was a cool, smooth smile that exuded the kind of confidence that comes from having an ego thats in tip-top shape. Well see how it works out, he said, committing himself to nothing. I see no reason not to be. Cross-examine, Gloster said, quite casually. Thats right. You recognize this slip? Mason asked. In the back of his head was the image of her and a bandaged Christian F. Chilton chatting by the pool. No, it doesnt, he announced, grimly.I may be keeping quiet but Im not changing my opinions.’ She drew nearer and touched his arm.I am sorry, Travis. And if you ever need to talk? Im here for you. She leaned over and pecked him lightly on the cheek, then sat back.I really appreciate this, Travis. It was so nice of you. The four men became numbers in his head. Their positions, the accuracy and potency of their weaponry, their sight lines, the obstacles to getting away, the issue of having Montgomery with him, the proximity and possible use of Brad Cowl were also assigned numbers in his brain. The MP5 he could see was on two-shot selector, not full auto. Shotguns were side by side, not pump action, so twin barrels and two rounds each. Hancock had his Glock, with a standard magazine. Cowl was four feet away, drink in hand, no weapon that he could see. Shooting angles and obstructions thereto were observed and dialed into his combat brain. Possible scenarios were spit out. None of them were good. But they never were. It is, if its true. George is in Canada. Were divorced. Did she say anything while she was in your cab? Tom, its Stone Barrington. Our intruder took a shot at two of us, and hes dead outside. A broken claw? … I dont think so. Wow, taking no chances. But if you think Myers was paid to kill Sara Ewes, why wouldnt the person who killed him have gotten him to kill all the others, too? I know you have your gut feeling on this, but Myers could have killed everybody..