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CHAPTER TWENTY THREE Mackenzie’s phone started ringing less than ten minutes into her ride with Nelson. She checked the number on the display and although she had not yet saved it, it was fresh and familiar in her mind. She had nearly forgotten that Ellington had sent a text stating that he would call her. She knew he’d sent the text that morning but it seemed like a very long time ago. She checked the time on her phone’s task bar and saw that it was only 3:16. This day was turning out to be incredibly long. She ignored the call, not wanting to add another level of complexity to what was turning out to be an already chaotic afternoon. At the same time she was ignoring Ellington’s call, Nelson was on the phone with Nancy. He spoke curtly, straight and to the point. It was clear that he wa