"You ready to go?" he asked dryly, tousling her hair.

"I guess," Madeleine responded. "You know, you owe me a trip to the arcade after this, okay?"

"I don't understand why you like those games so much," Grayson muttered. "They're such a waste of time."

"They're cute," Madeleine argued. "And relaxing."

Grayson ignored her and dialed a number on McCarthy's cell phone. "Let's see if Mr. Darcouver is in."

Madeleine watched ...