David made sure the cab let him off a few blocks away from the coffee bar where Jessica had asked to meet him. He wanted a bit of time to walk and get his head together.

He needed to have his story settled. Had to know what he was going to say. Questions were coming, and he needed to have answers for her.

Agent Scott. How old was she? Four years of college, possibly five. Assume five, plus three years of law school, another year training, plus a second year gaining ...