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Chapter EightThree Days Before Paul Mason stood on the beach watching the sun turn the distant clouds a deep orange-red as it prepared to disappear over the horizon. He dialed Brian Gallagher's number and waited. “Yes,” Brian said when he answered. “Are you on schedule?” “Yes. You?” “Affirmative. I just checked into the Coronado Hotel for the next week. Just going to be sitting on the beach and seeking out untried umbrella drinks.” “Nice. Well, have a wonderful vacation.” “You all set, too?” “I'll be working from home all week if you need to get hold of me.” “Great. Have fun.” “Yeah, you too. Bye.” * * * When Chris Morgan told Connie about the interview with the investigator, she stared at him silently. At first she listened attentively and supportively. As he described the s**