INT. - MARGOT'S CAR to MEYER'S HOUSE - EARLY MORNING

Margot answered her ringing cell, knowing already it was Benedict on the other end of the line. He never called unless there was an emergency.

Damn it, she had too much to worry about already without wondering daily-by the moment-if her granddaughter was all right.

"Julian came to see me." No preamble from Benedict, as usual. His concise conversations never failed to raise Margot's irritation. But, this ...