Carrol, carrying her load, had no idea she was being followed.
She got off the bus in Williamsburg and headed into a neighborhood, Ashley's rental location.
Zane, frowning, reported to Gabriel, "She went inside."
Gabriel stepped out of the car, straightening his suit. "Patrick, park at the corner and wait for us. Zane, you're with me."
Zane followed Gabriel into the complex. They weaved through the paths until Carrol entered a building.
Gabriel's eyes darkened with realization.
Ashley wasn't missing. She was hiding, for she didn't want to be found.
*****
Inside the apartment, Ashley was comforting Chris.
Chris wasn't feeling well, and Ashley, sick herself, wore a mask to avoid passing it to Chris.
As Carrol entered, she heard Ashley say, "Be good and get your shot. If you don't,
