cat,” Francisco said.
He stood up and stared at Jesse. Something changed in his eyes. It was like gazing suddenly into the soul of a snake.
“And,” Francisco said, “to skin you, motherfucker.”
His voice rasped when he said it. They looked at each other for a still moment.
Then Jesse said, “Ah, there you are.”
59.
As soon as Francisco left the office, Jesse called Molly.
“Kid’s father just left here,” he said. “Suit out front?”
“Yes.”
“I’ll call him,” Jesse said.
“Does the father know she’s here?”
“Not yet.”
“But you think he’ll find out.”
“Sooner or later,” Jesse said.
“Is he alone?”
“I doubt if he’s ever alone,” Jesse said.
“Should we move her?”
“Where will she be safer?” Jesse said.
“I don’t know.”
“Okay, so stay with her,” Jesse said. “Keep Suit awake. Call me if anything looks funny.”
“Yes, sir.”
“You wouldn’t know where Crow is,” Jesse said.
“Why are you asking me?” Molly said.
“Because you’re the one I’m talking to on the phone,” Jesse said.
“Why do you want to know?” Molly said.
“Because I’m trying to keep track of as many loose cannons as I can. Any idea where he is?”
“No,” Molly said. “Of course not.”
“Okay,” Jesse said. “Where’s the kid?”
“She doesn’t get up until afternoon,” Molly said.
“Jenn left for work yet?”
“She’s in the shower,” Molly said.
“Stay close,” Jesse said.
When Jesse hung up, Molly looked at the phone.
