The Theory of Insanity by Rick Newberry

Author:Rick Newberry
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: 1, end of times, time altering, travel in time, time tavel
Publisher: NewLink Publishing

XVI

“I know, Liz. I know. I know. Yes, charters are expensive, and so are helicopters. Throw in the new communication system you said we couldn’t live without, and—”

“I believe my exact words were… ‘ComLink 6.0 looks better on a contract proposal than still using a carrier pigeon.’”

I waited a beat. “My point is, we’ll be lucky to break even on this Knight’s job. I mean let’s be realistic, from now on, no more international gigs.”

“So, you really want to go back to babysitting boy bands?”

“It paid the bills.”

Liz keeps the books. Her contagious optimism talked me into purchasing the new ComLink 6.0 system. The-state-of -the-art communications package—touted as the latest and greatest, released just a month before. It came with all the newest features, including lifetime software upgrades and support. Even I was impressed, and that’s saying something. I’m still an analog guy living in a digital world. Liz likes to tease me about the five-year-old Windows operating system running my office desktop. Hey, if it ain’t broke…

But she was right about our communications system. We badly needed the upgrade. Besides, without the new equipment, I might never have discovered Samantha.

“Boss, we talked about that a few months ago.”

“Talked about what?”

“You’re the one who wanted to take the business to the next level. We can’t do that with outdated, underperforming—”

“Hey, I get it, Liz. I’m sorry we, uh, I mean, I wound up in Chihuahua, it couldn’t be helped. And I know a charter is expensive, but it’s necessary. We can talk about it in Vegas.”

“No, I’m sorry, boss. You’re right about this job being a nightmare. And now with JoJo…” A heavy sigh. “Speaking of which, it turns out there were some cameras in the garage, after all. The news outlets paid a fortune for phone stills and videos. Guess what?”

“None of the cameras caught the shooter.”

“Bingo. How’d you know?”

“Educated guess.”

“Anyway, we’ve been contacted by all the major networks. They’re begging for an exclusive interview.”

“Not happening.”

“I sure am glad this job’s coming to an end. And you’re right, maybe we should reassess our current situation when it’s over.”

“Nothing too drastic, Liz, not yet. We’re down, but not out. Keep your head up and we’ll see you in Vegas.”

“We?”

“Just an expression.”

“Roger that. Out.”

I pluck the ComLink from my ear, push the seat back to recline, and close my eyes. The jet engines of the private charter lull me into a light sleep. My body’s floating, but my mind won’t shut up.

I had always known this job was over my head, but I honestly thought we could handle it. And we did, until Mexico. I never had a client attacked before, hell, I had never even drawn my weapon while on duty before. I guess, sometimes, when you think you’ve got something under control, it’s the other way around—it controls you.

Dr. Anwar Knight isn’t just a man, he’s an international phenomenon. How I thought my motley crew, highly motivated though we were, could protect him is beyond me now.

Starting out as a bodyguard all those years ago was cake, even fun—easy money and part time work.

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