Chapter Seventeen: Big Bad Secret
It's only about six o'clock, Eddie has just woken up. He stands by Ashley's door listening for any sounds. Walking to the kitchen he dials the number for the Investigative Support Unit in Quantico, VA. Previously known has the Behavioral Science Unit.
"George its Michaels. We going to have the troops ready today? I truly believe Lecter's going to be there today. He wouldn't be able to resist."
"We're going to do what?"
"We can't dangle the kid. C'mon have some decency."
"I refuse, I'm not going to take her there if your going to dangle her. If he shows up he'll kill her!"
"He's too good, we've had him slip out underneath our noses before. This time he could slip away with Ashley."
"Yeah George that's her name."
"Damn right I'm personally involved. I've spent the last six months with the kid."
"At first I didn't give a shit about the kid. But I've gotten to know her. I care now. I won't let you dangle her.
"You can't fire me!"
"Don't threaten her. Leave my sister out of this."
"Dammit. Fine."
"Listening device?"
"Good. Give the kid her privacy."
Eddie hangs up the phone. Little did he know, Ashley had heard the entire conversation. Michaels sits down at the table and sighs deeply. Starling waited a few minutes before she appeared in the kitchen. "Don't tip your hand." She mumbles.
"Hi Eddie. Good morning!"
"How ya kiddo?"
"All rested up. When can we go to the cemetery?"
"How about sometime around noon?"
"That's fine. I think I'm going to do a little spring cleaning. See you in a few hours."
"I'll be outside if you need me."