Decker 14 by Faye Kellerman

Author:Faye Kellerman [Kellerman, Faye]
Format: epub
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2010-02-17T08:11:14+00:00

The flight had been delayed.

But in this case, the respite was welcome. She took a hard bench seat in the terminal. Hannah unleashed her backpack from her shoulders, took out a book, and began to read.

"Do you want something to eat?" Rina asked her.

"No, Eema, I'm fine."

Rina sat back and closed her eyes. Then they sprang open, and she bolted upright.

"Are you okay?" Hannah asked her.

"Uh..." Think of something quick. "I forgot something. Not important. I'll get it at Grandma's."

Hannah shrugged and went back to her book. Rina chided herself. How could she possibly relax? This afternoon, someone had fired bullets in her direction although the shots were clearly meant for Donatti... most likely meant for Donatti. Or... A warning for Peter?

The problem was that she just didn't know!

If she wanted resolution, she was going to have to out-Peter Peter in the legwork department, because there was only one way to find out.

"I have to make a private call, Hannalah."

The little girl looked up.

"I'm going to move a couple of seats away."

"I won't listen, Eema."

"I know, sweetheart. But it's better if you don't hear." Rina took an empty seat across from her, then fished the cell phone from her purse. Randy answered right away.

"Hey, Sis. You're delayed. Big surprise, huh."

"An hour so far. Is this going to be stressful on Mom? We're not getting in until nearly one."

"No, because I'm going to pick you up. I already sent Mom and Dad to bed."

Silence.

Randy said, "What is it, Rina? Is he all right?"

"Someone punched his face, Randy."

More silence.

"He insists on staying. I'm worried."

"Want me to come to New York?"

"It may come to that. We'll talk when I get there."

"Don't worry, Rina. He's been around long enough to know his limits. He's not a reckless man."

"I hope you're right." She summoned up her courage. "Randy, I'm very tired. Since the flight is delayed for who knows how long, I was thinking that maybe... could you maybe just pick us up in the morning?"

Silence.

"Would that be possible?"

"Anything's possible."

"I figured I'll go back to Brooklyn '

"Rina, you're bluffin' me. What are you up to?"

"Randy, I need to talk to someone '

"Who?"

She didn't answer him. "It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours. I'll catch an early-morning flight. Get into Orlando around nine. Will that work?"

"Yeah, it'll work. But I don't like it."

"Then you won't like the next part, either. I don't want Peter to know about it. I'll call him tonight. But if he calls tomorrow to check up on things, or to talk to Hannah, can you cover for me?"

No response over the line.

"Randy '

"I heard you. Rina, letting Pete poke around is one thing. You're a completely different story. What in heaven's name are you thinking?"

"Please, Randy! It's just until tomorrow morning." A pause. "Please?"

"You two deserve each other." Displeasure in his voice. "What are you going to do with Hannah?"

"I'll take her back to Brooklyn. That's a given '

"You and me need to have a good, long talk when you get in tomorrow.

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