Rodney shrugged simply. “How are you aware you possibly can belief Todd and Steven to not inform the hit man the place we’re hiding?”

Matt scowled. “These guys are good buddies. They’d by no means betray us.”

Rodney put his palms up in give up. “I’m not saying they might, however I really feel the identical means about my associate.”

“If that’s true, then why didn’t you simply name him for assist as an alternative of taking off by yourself?” Mark requested.

“My associate’s as low down on the meals chain at work as I’m. There are channels now we have to undergo. He couldn’t have helped us on his personal with out risking his job. Although he would have accomplished it, I wouldn’t have requested. In a pair weeks, it received’t matter as a result of we’re going residence anyway. We’re going to wish safety once we get again to New York. I belief my associate to produce it.”

Matt leaned again in his chair and tossed a chip in his mouth. “So we simply have to gap up right here for about ten days. That shouldn’t be an issue.”

A brand new concern sprang to Bridget’s thoughts. “What in regards to the ranch?”

Mark reached over and ran his finger alongside her cheek. “Jacob is looking that man we instructed you about. The one who fills in generally. He and Jake can hold issues going on the ranch whereas we’re gone. Caleb and Jessie will likely be again in a few days they usually can pitch in too. Don’t fear.”

Matt reached again, putting his palms behind his head and seemed towards the ceiling. “There’s nonetheless one factor I don’t get. Whenever you determined to strike off by yourself, why come to Saratoga, and why within the hell did Ellen Updyke have that key ready for you?”

Rodney and Bridget took turns explaining about Lyle’s coded message and the flash drive. Mark and Matt requested questions and each checked out Lyle’s word, impressed by the very fact she and Rodney had managed to determine a lot of it.

“So that you assume the flash drive is in that safe-deposit field?” Matt requested.

Bridget shrugged. “I hope it’s. We don’t have time to attempt to clear up any extra puzzles.”

Matt and Mark excused themselves after dinner, going out to test the perimeter of the property. They’d carried in a number of looking rifles and a handgun earlier. Bridget had shuddered when she’d seen it, regardless that having all that firepower round made her really feel higher.

Rodney helped Bridget clear the desk. She may inform one thing was on his thoughts. “What’s up, Rodney?”

“I believe it is a good place,” he mentioned.

“I believe it’s too. I really feel secure right here.”

“Matt and Mark would by no means let anybody harm you, kitten.”

She smiled, his phrases warming her. “I do know that.”

“I believe we should always break up up.”

His phrases hit her like a glass of ice-cold water to the face. “What?”

“We’re operating out of time. You mentioned your self you hoped the flash drive is within the safe-deposit field, however what if it isn’t? What if it’s one other fucking coded letter?”

“I don’t assume it’s. The flash drive will likely be there, Rodney. I really feel it.”

“I’m nervous about Jake.”

Ah, she thought. Now they’d gotten to the guts of the matter. “Why?”

“We’ve coated our tracks properly, however…” Rodney sighed. “Dammit, I went to the bowling alley with him. Individuals noticed us collectively. What if certainly one of them mentions that to the hit man and he goes after Jake to get to me?”

Rodney had an excellent level. The considered Jacob in peril terrified her. “You need to return to the ranch to guard Jacob.”

He nodded. “I swear to you, I’d by no means depart if I didn’t know you have been secure right here.”

“I do know that.” She did. Rodney had been an incredible protector. “And also you’re proper. It’s best to go. You may shield Jacob, attempt to retrieve the flash drive from the financial institution, assist out on the ranch, and hold a lookout for the hit man. You may be our eyes on the bottom whereas we’re hiding right here on high of the mountain. The altitude is killing me, by the way in which. My ears nonetheless haven’t popped.” She wiggled a finger in her ear and grinned.

She knew Rodney was torn, and she or he didn’t need him to fret.

“I’ll be effective, Rodney. Go do what you want to do.”

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