We grew up together. And I thought it would be good for Michelle. She still has the weapon? She was right, he knew. He taxied, took off, and got the airplane out of New York airspace, then turned it over to Faith and her copilot and went aft, where Dino was already asleep. It didnt take Stone long to join him. Yes, sir. Chapter 68 Drake nodded.Eighteen or twenty. But suppose it wasnt a trap? Suppose she doesnt know, and… This is beyond bizarre. Yes, but I know something about Brad Cowl and whats going on there. So if she had found out something illegal was occurring? That is plenty of motive to kill the woman. Sometime around five oclock, I think. Whoever said life wasnt complicated had never really lived. And youre the cops, huh? Any business can be discussed with my lawyer, Perry Mason. She pressed her advantage.Look at it from the standpoint of the police — and the newspapers. I go up there with Lutts. Hes trying to blackmail me. Something happens and hes killed by a gunshot wound. I run away. I dont try to call the police. I take a cab. I go to the Union Station, so the cab driver can’t trace me. Then I consult my lawyer. The lawyer tells me I should call the police. When you put those facts together, what does it mean? I have no idea what youre talking about, said Chilton heatedly..