TWENTY

Thaddeus Black didn't drive straight to the office but instead went to the city’s grand central train station.  He did, however, call Sarah who was already in the office to let her know where he was heading.  At the station, he rented out a locker box and deposited the money bag inside it.  His intention was to return the money later once the media storm blew over; right now it was a lot safer here than at his place.  He glanced at a wide-screen TV as he strolled towards the revolving doors of the terminal and saw people staring raptly at the retelling of Constance’s missing son.  Thaddeus lowered his hat over his face as he hurried out of the building.  He returned to his car and screeched out of the parking lot.

Thaddeus arrived at his office a half hour later.  The summer heat was atrocious and seemed to choke the air out his lungs.  A burgundy-coloured Ferrari was parked in front of his office building, the