Chapter 3
Saturday morning dawned sunny and warm, the sky boasting a brilliant blue, an aftermath to a cleansing rain. David rose early and, as he did first thing every morning, he moved to the exercise mat in the living room of his waterfront condominium, positioning himself directly in front of the sliding glass doors. Then, as he gazed out at the sound and the islands beyond, he went through a series of gentle stretching exercises. He loved starting his day this way, as though he were awakening both his mental and physical selves, preparing his mind and body for whatever might come his way.
When finished, he opened one of the oak-paneled kitchen cupboards where dozens of bottles of diet supplements stood neatly organized. Quickly choosing what he needed, David mixed himself a protein
