“Yeah. As it turned out, we didn’t have to.” “Splendid, although I must say if I learned the general had gone so far as to plant security cameras in your house, we’d have a very intense conversation, the result of which would be utter misery for him.” “That’s my mother.” I kissed her cheek. “Of course, sweetheart. Now tell me. How was your trip to Los Angeles?” “You might call it successful. Drum will be returning to the OIG if he hasn’t already.” “And you know why he ran away?” “Unfortunately, yes.” As I explained the situation, I plugged my cell phone into Mother’s computer, pulled up the image of the letter, and sent it to the printer. “It’s interesting how our lives circle around from one point to another. I wonder what Anacapri hoped to achieve with that drug.” “Probably what

