“It wasn’t a coincidence that we linked up, Colonel,” I said.
“I agree.”
“Well, my gear is packed and ready. I don’t have much to prepare.”
“You’re carrying, right?” Eddie asked.
“Yeah, I’ve got a Glock 23, a couple of extra magazines, and Gretchen’s .38. I wouldn’t have humped all that hardware on a long slog, but if most of this trip is in an ATV, it’ll be a piece of cake.”
“We’ll need more firepower than a couple of handguns,” Eddie said.
“Why?” I asked.
Eddie gave me look that made me feel like the dumbest recruit in basic training. He smiled and shook his head.
“I suppose your momma knows that you’re away from home?”
“Don’t start that momma s**t, Colonel Grimes!”
“Tony, there’s lots of reasons to be careful out in the Arizona countryside. In addition to evil beings from othe
