Page 66 of Renegade
“Just like old times,” he said.
“Except you’re not thousands of miles away,” she said. “And you’re not running for your life while being shot at—”
He reversed the camera, and Sean and Evelyn waved at her.
“Oh, hellllo,” she bleated.
He turned the camera back to him.
“Are you for real? Why didn’t you tell me you’re with people? Are those your parents?”
He glanced over at them. “Yeah, they are. ID number.”
She rattled it off.
“All set,” Evelyn replied.
“Our IDs don’t give us full access at Langley,” Caroline said.
“Good point,” Evelyn said. “Give me a minute.”
As Evelyn got busy, Greystone shifted his attention back to Caroline. “You were a no-show at the restaurant.”
“I worked,” she said. “It’s going to take me two or three days to walk the buildings because I don’t want to overlook basements or other out-of-the-way rooms.” She growled. “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but working with you was easier thanthis assignment. I could manage you, but this is beyond frustrating.” She released another growl.
He knew exactly what he could do to help calm her.
“Okay, you’re all set,” Evelyn said, snapping him back to reality.
“Please turn the camera around,” Caroline said.
When he did, she said, “Thank you for helping—wait, I recognize you. You’re the President’s Chief of Staff.”
“Hello, Caroline, I’m Evelyn Baker. This is my husband, Sean.”
“Hi, Mr. Baker Thank you for doing this for me, Ms. Baker.”
Greystone turned the camera toward himself. “We’re going together.”
“You’re coming with me?”
“Hell, yeah.”
“I’ll be ready at seven. You can park at the front doors, under the covered entrance. Thanks for doing this, Rambo.”
“Good night, Austin.” He ended the call.
“That was interesting,” Evelyn said.
Sean nodded. “Definitely.”
“What?” Greystone asked.
“We look forward to meeting her,” Evelyn said.
“She’s someone from work,” he said, but he found himself smiling as he grabbed an Oreo for the road.
“Love you,” Evelyn said.
