The elevator came to a stop, the defendant got in and closed the door. I ran back upstairs to the lobby and noticed the indicator hand on the elevator. It went to the fourth floor and stopped. How did you know what to tell her about Jill? I havent been able to tell you anything. You feel that you can place the time within twenty minutes? I told you I didnt carry a stop watch with me. Stone removed the bottle of Knob Creek from the bag and opened it for her. She poured them each a drink. I know thats what youd like to think, but it just aint so. That money would have launched us into the stratosphere, Travis. I dont think Ill be able to find that good a deal anywhere else. The valuation was sky-high. I guess so, right around there. He had on jeans, a black shirt open enough to reveal dark, curly chest hair, and loafers. His hair wasnt slicked back, like he wore it at the office. He was less Gordon Gekko and more tousled-hair man-child, but with something definite and important on his mind. By going in after it. There wasnt any chance, of course, and he was realistic and honest enough, especially with himself, to know it and that was one of the reasons I liked him. It was also why I decided to tell him the truth. Or what, after nearly four years of thinking about it, I believed to be the truth, which was what would have to serve. They must count on the fact that no one can access this floor except Cowl. And he wouldnt want anyone watching. Walking up Broad Street and enjoying the heat, why? Not yet. The matter has been taken under advisement by Judge Lankershim. It went to voice mail. He tried again. Same thing. He texted her and awaited a reply. Nothing. He went online and scanned the news about a bodys being found at Brad Cowls house. Oh, yes. huge dick in ass.