Chapter 5Alex, taking advantage of the opportunity for a moment's privacy, pressed the remote to unlock his car and ushered Mary inside. Then he opened his mobile and pressed the speed-dial code for Andrew's number. He listened to six rings followed by the metallic tones of the outgoing voicemail message.
When his turn to speak came, he replied, “I opened a new case today and it could be a big one. I may be delayed but I'm still hoping to be able to pick you up before seven. Please be ready for me then and see if you can get Craig to do the same. That's the plan. I'll call back if there's any change.” Concerned that Andrew might not check his messages, Alex also sent a text merely stating, “Check your voicemail.”
Alex thrust the phone back in his pocket, climbed behind the wheel and turn
