Shut up, you bitch.
But Garys death was different. You told Fiske that he had to show me that I had to give you the skull. You told him you wanted him crucified.
I didnt tell him that. I just told him he had to shock you into realizing you had to give in. I had to show you. It was your fault. I wanted it all to stop. I told you it would stop if youd give me Bens skull, but you wouldnt do it. She looked down at the skull. Benhellip;
How did you kill him?
Scott Maren gave him a shot. It was very quick, very merciful. He didnt suffer. She drew a deep breath and struggled for control. Making me look at this skull was very cruel, Eve.
Dont talk to me about cruelty. You had Gary and Gil killed. Joe almost died.
Are you satisfied now? Lisa asked. Christ, youre hard. I was actually feeling sorry for you.
You mean because you intended to kill me? Be-cause you never expected to let me leave here?
I told you to arrange a drop. I knew I couldnt let you stay alive if you gave me the opportunity Its my job. She jerkily turned toward Timwick. Were leaving, James. Take care of her.
Timwick slowly rose to his feet. You want me to kill her?
No, I dont want it, but it has to be done. So do it.
Timwick looked at Eve. Then he turned and walked toward the helicopter.
James!
Screw you.
Lisa went rigid. We agreed it had to be done.
He opened the helicopter door. And did we agree that Fiske would take me out too? When was it going to be, Lisa?
I dont know what you mean.
The list. You gave Fiske another list. I saw it. He combined your list and mine. I know his hand-writing.
How could you see something that doesnt exist. She moistened her lips. If there was a list, it certainly didnt come from me. You know he often had his own agenda.
He wouldnt kill the hand that was feeding him. Not unless another one was feeding him too. You thought you didnt need me any longer.
Nothing can be proved. Fiske is dead.
Youd find someone else to put me down.
Youre making a mistake. She started toward the helicopter. Listen to me, James.
Im through listening. Im out of here.
Theyll catch you.
Not if I have a head start. That was part of the deal. Ill call Camp David and tell them were on the way. That should give me enough time. He got into the helicopter. Burn in hell, bitch.
Timwick! She reached for the door. Its a trick. Its a lie. Dont give up all weve worked for. Kevin will appoint you
The helicopter lifted off and Lisa fell to the ground.
Eve watched her struggle to her knees.
Lisa Chadbourne gazed at Eve across the clearing. You did this.
Actually, you did it. Youre the one who told me Timwick was in a panic. A man in a panic will snatch at any straw.
You set me up. There was still a thread of dis-belief in her voice.
It was my plan. But it was Logan who ap-proached Timwick with the list.
But when I suggested bringing Timwick with me, you objected.
I knew youd want to bring Timwick. It was the smart move and youre a very smart woman. If you hadnt suggested it, Timwick would have persuaded you it was the thing to do. She smiled without mirth. But he didnt have to convince you, did he?
All this wont do you any good. I can work around having Timwick She froze. Oh, my God, youre wired, arent you?
Yes.
And you showed me Bens skull to deliberately shake me up.
I hoped it would. Most people find skeletons frightening. Particularly their victims.
Lisa was silent, obviously thinking back over their conversation. Very bad but not completely damning. In court any transcript can be interpreted to mean any
Logan also arranged for three witnesses to hear the transmission. Peter Brown, a reporter on the Atlanta Journal and Constitution , Andrew Ben-nett of the Supreme Court, and Senator Dennis Lathrop. All highly respected men. After we made the decision, Logan got moving. He had almost a full day to convince Timwick that he was your next victim.
