said Will, after a short pause. “In a nutshell, yes,” said Brian, “and it’s three days from now. I’ll be sending detailed information to each of you about your roles in the operation. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some number crunching to do. Raymond, I’ll keep you posted on my general progress.” Brian jumped down from his place at the table and proceeded with purpose out of the apartment. “Well, I suppose that concludes our business for the day. You all have three days to take care of whatever may need taking care of, and then we rescue the good doctor,” said Raymond. Will and Lucy rose from their seats and followed Brian out the door. Eve remained in her seat until the others had gone. “Raymond,” she said. “I need to ask you something.” “Of course. What is it?” “Is this about me somehow?” The question seemed to give Raymond pause. “What do you mean?” “You all seem willing to take a potentially ruinous risk on behalf of Dr. Abrams. There must be an easier and safer way to secure his release.”
