The Lost Labyrinth

II

They took both Mercedes into Athens, Mikhail going in the first with Boris and Davit, leaving Edouard to drive Zaal. At least this way he could turn off his SatNav and just follow the car in front. It started to cloud over and then spit with rain as they reached the city centre, pedestrians wrapping their jackets tighter around themselves, walking closer to the buildings to take advantage of the awnings and avoid the splash of traffic.

'Boris says you've got twin daughters,' grunted Zaal.

'And a son,' said Edouard proudly.

'How old are they?' asked Zaal. 'The girls, I mean?'

Edouard slid him a sour look. 'Fifteen. Why?'

'No reason.'

They pulled up against the kerb outside Evangelismos Hospital. The place was swarming with police. They got out to confer. 'You know what Knox looks like,' Mikhail told Edouard. 'You stay here and watch for him. When he shows, call me.'

'How am I supposed to do that?' asked Edouard. 'Boris took my mobile.'

'Your father doesn't want him calling home,' said Boris, when Mikhail looked to him for an explanation.

'Fine. Zaal, you stay with him.'

'Oh, great!' Zaal shot Edouard a resentful look. 'Thanks a million.'

'Where are you guys going?' asked Edouard.

'To get something to eat,' said Mikhail. 'Why? Is that a problem?'

'No,' said Edouard. 'No problem.' 'Good,' said Mikhail. 'Then we'll see you later.'