Chapter 1 – The Phone Call

"Hello Chris? This is Tammy Gregorio."

"Hey Tammy, how are you? It's been a long while since I have heard your voice."

"Well I'm doing okay. Hey I got some news that I thought you might want to know. I just heard that Sonja Percy died."

"Really? When?"

"A couple of days ago. I spoke with Merrie Brody and she is planning on going to the funeral. It is Thursday in D.C. I'll text the details to you and information on where I will be staying.

"Thanks a lot Tammy. I'll get on line and make airplane reservations right now for Wednesday morning.

I was indeed able to make arrangements to fly out early Wednesday afternoon. Tammy had made hotel reservations for us both.