Chapter 25
At that moment the detective touched his face looking to sort out his ideas. I had to make a very difficult decision.
-I think it would be time...
-No -William said, shaking his head-. Julia and Harry's safety are my only priority.
-I know.
-Despite this I will not allow innocent people to end up dead or living in deplorable situations because of some homeless people.
-What are you going to do now?
-I'll wait. If what you say is true Falcone will contact me to secure victory in your new plan.
-That's true.
-We have to discover the day, place and time when the business will take place. We'll find the formula to get ahead of his steps.
-He's lying.
At that moment Murdoch turned to the former chief commissioner out of a sad smile.
-I don't understand you.
-He wants to save these women amid the crossfire between two mafia clans without endangering the lives of their loved ones. It's a suicide.
-It's my only chance to end this whole story. Believe me when I tell you I don't pretend to be a hero. If I see that I cannot finally finale my plan, I give you the freedom to contact Inspector Brackenreid.
-Have you thought Thomas will kill you when he finds out everything he's been hiding from you?
-Of course -he acknowledged, emitting a broad smile-. I can't wait for that time to come.
-I understand.
-That will mean that we have come out well from this whole story.
-Will you tell Dr. Odgen?
-I don't know -he acknowledged by shaking his head-. With Julia everything is different.
Several hours later, while watching his wife undress to get into bed, the detective still unresolved the strange puzzle that was drawn on his head.
-Are you going to tell me your new secret or will I have to threaten you with a new ultimatum? You cut the banana again over dinner like you were paranoid.
-Julia! I hate that you know me better and better.
-I know -the doctor said, shrugging her shoulders-. My time has cost me.
At that moment the detective told him all the conversation he had had with Gilles during the morning. Without omitting anything.
-It's horrible.
-I know.
-I want to help you.
-Julia... right now we can only wait. We have no date or place where the damn business will be held. Until we have reliable leads, we're with our hands tied. It's possible that everything will unfold without us being able to stop his intentions.
-I understand.
When the doctor entered bed she hugged her husband for several seconds. Feeling his constant support right now meant a lot to the detective.
-I promise you that if I can't find another way out, I'll tell Inspector Brackenreid everything.
-All right. Although Thomas will leave me a widow.
-JULIA!