At 10.45 thar evening Latto and Sylvia Konging climbed the strps form the street up towards Latto’s room in the Ocean View Motel.They had had dinner at Casey’s talking about films and books they liked,places they had visited,people they knew – everything but Latto,except the last two days It had been a lovely evening,but Lattor couldn’t help thinking about what Martinez had said .Martinez must be wrong, he thought. Koning couldn’t help wrong, he thought.Koning couldn’t know anything about what was going on.
As the reached the top of the steps, Marrtinez came round the corner.Seeing Syvia koning, he looked questioningly at Latto.
Hi Martinez, said Latto. We’ve just been having dinner’ He turned to Koning,aking her hand in his. Listen Sylvia he said. I’m sorry, but I’ve got to go and help Martinez for an hour or so.
Do you want to wait her in my room and we can have adrink r something when I get balck? Or I could meet up with you tomorrow?
Koning looked form Latto to Nartinez and black If she just put her arms round Lattor and pulled him close.
Don’t be long’ she said. I’ll wait here
OK Latto gave her his key. We’ll be an hour-two at the most.
Latto and Martinez walked up to the car park, got into Martinez’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and drove off. They didn’t see Koning run to her Suzuki solt-top,jump in and follow them out
As Latto and Martinez turned lefr into 2nd Street, Martinez spoke. I Found out something interesting about Crocker’
Oh yes replied Latto.
He goes to the same boat club as my boss, Becker.
Interesting’ said Latto.
Yes, I thought so too, agreed Martinez.
The driver to the arboretum onl took about ten minutes. Martinez Stopped the car just outside the gates and got out. He took a large key out of his pocker and opened the gates He drove inside and parked behind a tree on the lefe of the entrance. Then he got our and closed the gates again, bur didn’t lock them.
There was a full moon so it wasn’t too difficult to see what and started taking things our. First he took our two guns.He put one in his jacker pocket and offered the other to Latto.
Herre,take this,said Martinez.
No, thanks, said Latto.
Come on Crocker’s sure to have one, said Martinez.
I d really prefer not to, replied Latto.
OK Martinez didn’t look happy about it. It’s up to you.
Next he took out a small microphone and put it just inside
The front top pocket of Latto’s jacker
That’s the microphone, he explanined. I’ll be able to hear all of your conversations.And, of cours,I’ll record it as well
He showed Latto the recorder on the back seat of the car Then he took a second microphone and hid it inside the front of Latto’s Jacket.
If he searches you and finds one microphone, he’ll probably think that’s all there is.
OK said Latto.
Martinez gave Latto a torch and took one for himself. Then he look the recorder our of his car and closed the back door.Tuning on their torches,they started up the hill.They passed a small wooden building on their left.Latto’s torch lit up some information on the side of the building. He read, Danger –Mountain Lions’. Below that it told ou what to do if you met a mountain lion.
Don’t worry about thar, said Martinez. Lions come our of the countryside into the arboretum all the time,bur we’ll be staying close to these buildings.They won’t come down here.
At the top of the hill, Martinez looked down and to the left.
The thearre’s down there, he said. You wait for Crocker there.Remember – get him talking when he arrives. When I think he’s said enough,I’ll come our.
Where will you be? Asked Latto.
Over there,behinf those trees.I’ll keep well hidden until I’ve heard enough, replied Martinez.
Latto found an old chair in the open-air theatre and sat down. He looked at his watch.He had twenty minutesto wait. Time passed slowly.Latto thought back over the last three das.It all seemed completely unreal.Three days ago he had set off from Britain of find a new wa to help some of his patients. Now he was trying to catch a man who had ordered a number of crimes possibly including murder. Shortl before midningjt,Latto heard a sound. Then there was quiet.Complete quiet for a long time.Suddenly there was anoise behind him.Latto stood up and turned round.A man was standing there,a gun in one hand, a bag in the other.
Matthew Crocker? Asked Latto.
Yes.
I don’t think there’s an need for that, sad Latto,nodding at the gun. I had hoped we could do this without guns.
Sit down, ordered Crocker.His voice sounded ugly.
I hope your’re not thinking you can kill me as well’ said Latto.
Where’s the CD? Asked Crocker.
Latto.
Where’s the CD? Asked Croker.
Latto put a hand aginst his side pocket.
Let’s see it, said Crocker.
Latto took a CD case slowly from his pocket. Where’s the money? He asked.
Here.Crocker put the bag on the ground.
Could you open it, please, said Latto , I’d like to see it.
How do I know that’s the only CD? Asked Crocker
Onec more.
I told you. You don’t, replied Latto. You’ll just have to
Believe me when I say it is.You should realize that I don’t’ want to end up like Deborah Spencer so you’ll find I’m telling the truth.
Throw it over here, said Crocker.
The money, said Latto.
Keeping hi gun on Latto, Crocker went down on one knee and opened the bag,It was full of US bank notes. He stod up again.He moved away form the bag.
Throw the CD over here and you get the money.he said Latto threw the CD.Crocker picked it up and put it in his pocket.
Latto moved towards the money.
Stop Crocker’s voie was hadrd and loud.
There was a noise from the top the hill. Latto saw someone in the moonlight coming down towards them.As the person came closer he realized who it was.The man with the ear-ring.
All clear he said to Crocker
Thanks,Max said Crocker.He looked at Latto again I’m glad to hear that you came alone, Dr Latto. However, I’m afraid tis is the end for you.
At 10.45 thar evening Latto and Sylvia Konging climbed the strps form the street up towards Latto’s room in the Ocean View Motel.They had had dinner at Casey’s talking about films and books they liked,places they had visited,people they knew – everything but Latto,except the last two days It had been a lovely evening,but Lattor couldn’t help thinking about what Martinez had said .Martinez must be wrong, he thought. Koning couldn’t help wrong, he thought.Koning couldn’t know anything about what was going on.As the reached the top of the steps, Marrtinez came round the corner.Seeing Syvia koning, he looked questioningly at Latto.Hi Martinez, said Latto. We’ve just been having dinner’ He turned to Koning,aking her hand in his. Listen Sylvia he said. I’m sorry, but I’ve got to go and help Martinez for an hour or so.Do you want to wait her in my room and we can have adrink r something when I get balck? Or I could meet up with you tomorrow?Koning looked form Latto to Nartinez and black If she just put her arms round Lattor and pulled him close. Don’t be long’ she said. I’ll wait hereOK Latto gave her his key. We’ll be an hour-two at the most. Latto and Martinez walked up to the car park, got into Martinez’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and drove off. They didn’t see Koning run to her Suzuki solt-top,jump in and follow them out As Latto and Martinez turned lefr into 2nd Street, Martinez spoke. I Found out something interesting about Crocker’Oh yes replied Latto.He goes to the same boat club as my boss, Becker.Interesting’ said Latto.Yes, I thought so too, agreed Martinez.The driver to the arboretum onl took about ten minutes. Martinez Stopped the car just outside the gates and got out. He took a large key out of his pocker and opened the gates He drove inside and parked behind a tree on the lefe of the entrance. Then he got our and closed the gates again, bur didn’t lock them.There was a full moon so it wasn’t too difficult to see what and started taking things our. First he took our two guns.He put one in his jacker pocket and offered the other to Latto.Herre,take this,said Martinez.No, thanks, said Latto.Come on Crocker’s sure to have one, said Martinez.I d really prefer not to, replied Latto.OK Martinez didn’t look happy about it. It’s up to you.Next he took out a small microphone and put it just insideThe front top pocket of Latto’s jackerThat’s the microphone, he explanined. I’ll be able to hear all of your conversations.And, of cours,I’ll record it as wellHe showed Latto the recorder on the back seat of the car Then he took a second microphone and hid it inside the front of Latto’s Jacket.If he searches you and finds one microphone, he’ll probably think that’s all there is.OK said Latto.Martinez gave Latto a torch and took one for himself. Then he look the recorder our of his car and closed the back door.Tuning on their torches,they started up the hill.They passed a small wooden building on their left.Latto’s torch lit up some information on the side of the building. He read, Danger –Mountain Lions’. Below that it told ou what to do if you met a mountain lion.Don’t worry about thar, said Martinez. Lions come our of the countryside into the arboretum all the time,bur we’ll be staying close to these buildings.They won’t come down here.At the top of the hill, Martinez looked down and to the left.The thearre’s down there, he said. You wait for Crocker there.Remember – get him talking when he arrives. When I think he’s said enough,I’ll come our.Where will you be? Asked Latto.Over there,behinf those trees.I’ll keep well hidden until I’ve heard enough, replied Martinez.Latto found an old chair in the open-air theatre and sat down. He looked at his watch.He had twenty minutesto wait. Time passed slowly.Latto thought back over the last three das.It all seemed completely unreal.Three days ago he had set off from Britain of find a new wa to help some of his patients. Now he was trying to catch a man who had ordered a number of crimes possibly including murder. Shortl before midningjt,Latto heard a sound. Then there was quiet.Complete quiet for a long time.Suddenly there was anoise behind him.Latto stood up and turned round.A man was standing there,a gun in one hand, a bag in the other.Matthew Crocker? Asked Latto.
Yes.
I don’t think there’s an need for that, sad Latto,nodding at the gun. I had hoped we could do this without guns.
Sit down, ordered Crocker.His voice sounded ugly.
I hope your’re not thinking you can kill me as well’ said Latto.
Where’s the CD? Asked Crocker.
Latto.
Where’s the CD? Asked Croker.
Latto put a hand aginst his side pocket.
Let’s see it, said Crocker.
Latto took a CD case slowly from his pocket. Where’s the money? He asked.
Here.Crocker put the bag on the ground.
Could you open it, please, said Latto , I’d like to see it.
How do I know that’s the only CD? Asked Crocker
Onec more.
I told you. You don’t, replied Latto. You’ll just have to
Believe me when I say it is.You should realize that I don’t’ want to end up like Deborah Spencer so you’ll find I’m telling the truth.
Throw it over here, said Crocker.
The money, said Latto.
Keeping hi gun on Latto, Crocker went down on one knee and opened the bag,It was full of US bank notes. He stod up again.He moved away form the bag.
Throw the CD over here and you get the money.he said Latto threw the CD.Crocker picked it up and put it in his pocket.
Latto moved towards the money.
Stop Crocker’s voie was hadrd and loud.
There was a noise from the top the hill. Latto saw someone in the moonlight coming down towards them.As the person came closer he realized who it was.The man with the ear-ring.
All clear he said to Crocker
Thanks,Max said Crocker.He looked at Latto again I’m glad to hear that you came alone, Dr Latto. However, I’m afraid tis is the end for you.
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