When Darkness Falls (2007) by James - Jack Swyteck 06 Grippando

Author:James - Jack Swyteck 06 Grippando [Grippando, James - Jack Swyteck 06]
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-01-04T18:06:22.031000+00:00

Chapter 33

Theo listened carefully to Falcon's every word. The phone call seemed real this time, and it struck Theo as a positive step that Falcon was speaking directly to Jack and not the police. Theo didn't want anyone putting his own interest higher than that of the other hostages, but at least he felt confident that Jack wouldn't hold his any lower.

Impressive, said Falcon as he tucked away the cell phone. Your buddy made his five-minute deadline with twenty seconds to spare.

I wasn't worried. Jack is psychic, you know.

Theo gave no outward indication that he was joking, which clearly made Falcon uncomfortable. You messing with me? said Falcon.

That's for you to figure out, said Theo.

His eye twitched nervously, and then Falcon turned away. Theo noticed that his face was taking on a constant red and puffy quality, but it wasn't anger. It was the winter coat. Miami's cold snap was over, clearly, and the closed-in room was heating up in a hurry. Falcon had to be roasting. Still, he wouldn't remove that bulky coat.

Listen up, said Falcon. I'm gonna let you make some phone calls. Keep it short. Just give your name and the phone number of a friend or relative who the cops can call and say you're doing just fine. That's it. Anybody breaks the rules, I break your head. Got it?

No one answered.

Good. We'll start with the girls. He poked his head into the bathroom. Natasha, how's your friend?

My name's Natalia. And my friend is in no shape to speak on the telephone, if that's what you're asking. She's still fading in and out.

Then wake her up.

I think we should let her rest.

I think she could use a little cold water in that tub.

Theo said, Are you crazy? You'll send her into shock, for sure.

The doctor says it's okay.

What doctor?

We don't do the water treatment unless the doctor says it's okay.

What doctor? said Theo.

Falcon didn't answer. He went to the tub and turned on the cold water. It spit out a few drops before going dry. Bastards! They cut off the water.

Must be what the doctor ordered, said Theo.

Okay, smart mouth. We'll start with you, and then the pretty boy next to you. But first, I gotta take a dump. You can watch or look the other way. Don't make no difference to me.

With the bathroom door open, Theo had a clear view of the toilet, so he looked the other way as Falcon lowered his pants. The coat stayed on.

The man next to Theo leaned closer and whispered, I can't get on that phone.

Why not?

Because - Can't you see what was going on here, man? These girls aren't exactly what you'd call my friends.

So that must make you their priest who came here trying to save the hos.

Nice try. I've already worked that one through my mind, and it won't fly. But I have to say something when the crazy man hands me the phone.

Just tell them that your name is John and that you're here on business.

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