The drive across town from Cartwright's place is intolerable. I pay no attention to Dax and Duke speaking softly in the backseat. I called for backup from my men as soon as we hit the highway. My team will arrive a few minutes behind us. We aren't waiting. There's a feeling deep in my gut that says I need to get to Madison quickly and that's what we're doing.

The outskirts of Phoenix are filled with agriculture. Houses in this area aren't the cookie cutter homes you see in the ...