Here is the beginning of the promised sequel of Passing Through. Thanks for your patience, while I worked on another idea I had. As always, thanks to my beta and the readers and reviewers. Hope you enjoy.
Squeak. Squeak. Lionel sat in the chair in his office. His back was toward the room as he looked out over Metropolis skyline. He didn't have to turn around to know who his visitor was. A smug grin spread across his face.
"Dr. Raines, what a nice surprise. It's been a long time since I've heard from you. Who do I owe this honor of this visit to?"
Raines stopped in the middle of the room setting the oxygen tank upright. "You know why I'm here."
Lionel swiveled around in his chair to face the doctor. "Oh, yes. I do seem to recall hearing about your prize possession coming through near here and you letting him slip away again."
Lionel expression changed from smugness to one of fake concern. "Don't tell me that small town sheriff got the better of your team. Law and order normally doesn't stop you."
"No," Raines sneered. "She wasn't the only factor. He had help."
"By whom, might I ask."
"A family by the name of Kent." Raines watched as Lionel's expression changed slightly and a bit of interest could be seen in his eyes for a brief moment.
"What do you know about them?"
"You know I don't share information with just anyone." Lionel said, the look of smugness covering his features.
"What do you want?" Raines asked, knowing Lionel never did anything unless he had already calculated the possible outcomes.
"I want to be there.''
"That can be arranged."