High Profile
THE END of the work day was upon Francis, and he was thankful. He had been conducting background research and the subsequent narrowing of a finite list he had meticulously developed. The careful vetting process of four subjects would soon begin to determine his new reciprocal partner in Plexus. These efforts were interwoven into an already busy day, and Francis was looking forward to an afternoon glass of neat scotch on his porch with his wife. Francis’ tidying was interrupted by the sharp metallic clatter of his desk phone.
“Mr. Clements, there is a Sam Rieves here to see you. Said he did not have an appointment but was in the neighborhood and wanted a quick word.”
It was known by most that Francis prided himself on a tightly adhered to schedule during business hours, whic
