dispatching victims for fun. Once they got their rhythm, they adapted their methods for a huge financial scheme.”
Movement on the other side of the glass drew our attention. Huck had rolled so that his back faced us. He curled tighter, hugged himself.
Milo said, “What you said in the garage, Alex-maybe there’s something he can do. You were thinking civic duty.”
“If he’s innocent, he might be open to it.”
“Any point telling him about the Vanders? To gauge his reaction and give him additional motivation?”
“Not if you’re seriously considering enlisting him,” I said. “The emotional firestorm’s too risky.”
Moe Reed said, “Now we’re
Milo pointed to Reed’s cell phone. “Get on the mini-horn, Moses.”
“Who’m I calling?”
“Your brother.”
CHAPTER 39
Subj: you know
8:32 a.m. PDT
From: [email protected]
it’s me. i know all. can keep a secret. if can afford to.
Subj: you know
8:54 a.m. PDT
From: [email protected]
not there? you got another hour then…
Subj: you know
9:49 a.m. PDT
From: [email protected]
where r u
9:56 a.m. PDT
From: rivrboat38
To: hardbod2673
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10:11 a.m. PDT
From: hardbod2673
To: rivrboat38
ur kidding
10:15 a.m. PDT
From: rivrboat38
To: hardbod2673
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10:18 a.m. PDT
From: hardbod2673
To: rivrboat38
what?????
10:22 a.m. PDT
From: rivrboat38
To: hardbod2673
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10:28 a.m. PDT
From: hardbod2673
To: rivrboat38
we need talk not cyber.
10:34 a.m. PDT
From: rivrboat38
To: hardbod2673
don’t think so LOL you do me like others? you and badwig. now LOL see? i know.
10:40 a.m. PDT
From: hardbod2673
To: rivrboat38
u think u know u dont. we need to meet. safe place for u. beachhouse?
10:46 a.m. PDT
From: rivrboat38
To: hardbod2673
oh sure your territory why dont you just shoot me
10:54 a.m. PDT
From: hardbod2673
To: rivrboat38
no more e trail im deleting w privacykeeper. where r u some i-cafe???
