Annie and Bert filled Trey in on what would be happening at the shelter.

"Red'll drop them at a corner near the shelter. Dan and Jimmy will circle to the back while Lizzy heads to the front door putting on a helpless face. There are always kids showing up at these places. I used to work at one and it ate away at me until I had to do something about it.

"With luck the panderer will be working tonight. He's a janitor, not subject to the same fine scrutiny as the other employees ...