No Return

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The man was awake, showered, dressed, and fed by the time his phone rang.

“Hello?” He nodded as he listened. “No. That makes sense to me. When the opportunity is there, you go for it.… Don’t worry. Everything will be in place. I’ll be at the rendezvous point waiting.”

He hung up and allowed himself a smile. Finally it was going to be over. Tonight he’d be sleeping in his own bed, his wife curled up beside him.

He walked down the hall, opened the door to the master bedroom, and flicked on the light. As he’d expected, the girl hadn’t moved. That drug was some good stuff.

Might have to try it myself when we’re all done.

“We’ll be leaving in a few minutes,” he said to the unconscious woman. “If you need to use the can, say so now.”

He paused.

Silence.

“Suit yourself.”