'I don't know how you can ever relax again,' Stone said.
'I'm quitting, you know.'
'Are you really?'
'I'm thinking about it.'
'Don't think about it, just quit. You can't be a human being again until you do.'
'I wish you understood,' she said.
Stone shrugged. 'Like you said, it's a war; what's to understand?'
She stood up. 'I have to go.' She gave Dino a hug, then turned to Stone.
'I don't feel like kissing you,' she said.
'Then don't.'
'Call me when you're in London?'
'After you've retired.'
She gave him a little wave, then left.
They were quiet for a while, sipping their drinks, then Dino finally spoke. 'You were too hard on her.'
'Was I?'
'We all have our dirty work to do – Carpenter, me, and you.'
Stone downed the rest of his bourbon and signaled a waiter for another. 'I think you'd better order a police car to take me home tonight.'
'It's waiting outside,' Dino said.
