The wind whipped above Reaper’s head from over the windscreen. Reaper’s ears heard the chopping of blades through the air. His hands mechanically drove the car while his mind was transported a lifetime into the past to a mosquito-infested rice patty in Vietnam. The road fuzzed out of focus, and the images swirled into clear […]
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She sat on the edge of the bed beside him. He blinked twice as his eyes grew accustomed to the twilight. A smile spread across his face. He waited until her head was on his shoulder before his face pinched into as near a worried look as Dean could manage.
Posted by Red on January 28, 2012
https://mommasmoneymatters.com/squad-9/
1400
The clock on the conference room wall displayed 1346 with disinterest. The five assembled in the room were not in concert with it. Donald Palfrey sat at the foot of the cherry table, hands clasped over the binder each had received when walking into the room. The 6’7″ retired Marine was a head taller than […]
Posted by Red on January 18, 2012
https://mommasmoneymatters.com/squad-8/
Identity
Dean excused himself after he helped Margo wrestle her luggage into the house. He stowed her things in the guest bedroom and went into Tara’s bedroom. The moment his head hit the jasmine-scented pillowcase, he was asleep.
Posted by Red on January 18, 2012
https://mommasmoneymatters.com/squad-7/
The Briefing
“Call Dean Cranston,” Stephen gruffly instructed the Blue Tooth. The telephone only rang twice. “Where are you?” Stephen’s gaze followed the line of cars to his right. “Fine. Be at the cab stand in seven minutes.” From the gear shift, his right hand silenced the earpiece as he whipped the car through the line.
Posted by Red on January 16, 2012
https://mommasmoneymatters.com/squad-6/
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