The early morning sun flashed over the horizon of office building rooftops, splashing the Washington Monument with rosy light.
Brakes screeching, an olive-green cargo truck rolled to a stop at a curb near the monument. The passenger side door swung open, and Sister Mayhem--still disguised as Leonard--stepped out onto the grass, dressed in gray coveralls and black work boots.
Sheila Venus followed, dressed in the same work clothes. Her face was free of makeup, and her hair was pulled into a tight bun.
Slamming the door shut, Sheila marched around to the back of the truck with Kay and unlocked the rear door. Marty, also in gray coveralls, slid out of the driver's side and joined them.
Sheila hoisted up the rear door, and Kay helped Marty pull out a ramp and drop the end in the street.
