“He started acting very strange, even beyond his usual standards.”
“Are you worried?” asked Oliver.
“Not particularly.” Calista paused. “What are you doing?”
“Taking the Mattingly materials to the storage facility.” He turned the key to start the engine. “If I get moving now, I’ll be able to make it home before we go to the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony.”
“Well, you better get to it!” said Calista emphatically. “I don’t like driving downtown by myself with the girls, especially after all these protests and troubles.”
“I think I can be there just in time to drive us, if I leave right now.”
“OK, sweetie,” said Calista.
The cell phone illuminated. He compared the number with several matching numbers, indicating that Richard had tried to contact him several times. He decided for
