DESMOND'S APARTMENT

POV DESMOND

I helped close the bank one final time, giving it one final look, before heading home. Dedra had been kind enough to return my car to me after I had met with my uncle. I made my way home, feeling anxious yet excited about what was to come.

Before I had left the parking lot, I texted Nathaniel on a burner phone. I let him know that we were all clear for the first phase of the plan. He messaged back a thumbs up and that he would be coming by ...