Green Kills by Avi Domoshevizki

Green Kills by Avi Domoshevizki

Author:Avi Domoshevizki [Domoshevizki, Avi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B016IPM7AQ
Goodreads: 27874871
Published: 2015-11-21T16:00:00+00:00


Chapter 25

New York, October 23, 2013, 12:30 PM

The telephone ring startled Ronnie. Brian’s name flickered on the screen.

“Yes, Brian.”

“I think you should come to the hospital. I may have finally found a breakthrough that’ll shed some light on everything that’s happened.” He wasn’t able to conceal his pride.

“It might be easier if you’d just tell me,” Ronnie practically barked at him, then immediately regretted his words and added, “My fiancée is in the hospital, and I was about to go visit her. It would be very helpful if you could update me over the phone.”

“I’m afraid that’s not an option; it’s important that you come here,” Brian said secretively. “I’ll wait for you in the same place we met last time.”

“I hope there’s a real good reason. I’ll be with you in half an hour,” Ronnie muttered, slightly put out.

He remained seated, feeling drained, and stared at the silent telephone. Finally, he pulled himself together, collected his bag, and marched toward the subway station so immersed in his own thoughts, he didn’t notice the man with the Asian features following him and entering the subway car next to his.

Thirty-five minutes later, he stood, as promised, in front of the reception desk and saw Brian whispering with one of the department doctors. When Brian noticed him, he threw the doctor a remark and she burst out laughing. Then he patted her on the shoulder and approached Ronnie.

“Let’s go down to the cafeteria,” Brian whispered mysteriously and turned toward the elevators without waiting.

Something has taken the shyness out of Brian, Ronnie thought and followed him silently.

When they reached the cafeteria, Brian led Ronnie to a corner table, sat in front of him and sent him an indecipherable gaze.

“Do me a favor, we’re not actors in a spy movie,” Ronnie said impatiently.

The sharp words took the wind out of Brian’s sails all at once. He lowered his eyes and a blush spread up his neck.

“I’m sorry, Brian.” Ronnie placed his hand on Brian’s arm. “I really appreciate what you’re doing, but I’m under a lot of pressure. I’m sorry for erupting like that. It was uncalled for.”

Brian raised his head and quietly said, “No, you’re right, I got carried away. Sorry.” He looked at Ronnie, and when he saw that he’d calmed down, continued, “As you’ve noticed, I’ve managed to establish a pretty good relationship with the staff, especially the female members.” The blush rose up from his neck to his face. “After you left the hospital yesterday, I continued with my efforts to try to understand what’d happened and mainly to understand what our friend, the Muslim doctor, had meant by talking about our patient’s ‘misfortune.’ I checked with all the nurses and doctors, but no one would talk. I have to admit I was very frustrated —”

“Brian, let’s get to the point,” Ronnie interrupted as gently as he could.

“Sorry.” Brian smiled with embarrassment. “A short while after I called you, one of the receptionists came to me, her name’s Gabriela, and asked how much the information I’m trying to get is worth to me.



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