Chapter 9 The trio drove west until they reached Fort Wayne, Indiana, four hours after leaving Cleveland. Accounts of Franklin’s death, and how it had happened, were on all the news stations. The original assessment, at least from the reports the police had released, blamed what had occurred on an exploding gas tank. The men knew that would soon change, and doubted the police believed the story they gave out to begin with. “They don’t want the general population to panic, thinking it was some sort of terrorist attack,” Gage said, getting nods of agreement from his companions. “I say we get something to eat, then decide what’s next,” Ash suggested as they reached the outskirts of Fort Wayne. “Good idea. Before we do, let’s find a shipping store. I have to send the MGL back to my friend.

