Callie’s Last Dance

13.

TOMMY ESCORTS ME to the outer chamber of Geek City, which means the beeper has sounded within their compound. By now they’re staring at us through their monitors.

But nothing happens.

“Hi, guys,” I say. “I’m Donovan Creed.”

No answer.

Then I realize what’s going on.

“Tommy,” I say, “Please leave me here.”

“It could be dangerous.”

“Look at me, son.”

He does.

“I’m Donovan Creed.”

“Yes sir.”

He pauses, then says, “Please program my number in your phone, sir, just to be safe.”

He gives me his number and leaves.

Moments later the door clicks open.