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“You’re still sure you want to sell theain

“I know the changes they have in mind They intend to break the co them Majority rules, and since I don’t want to be a part of Clifford Stanley’s mission to desecrate my family’s company, I have to remove myself from it”

Elena nodded and dropped the subject She continued unpacking her things The pool table had been, Neal went to answer it The number was Harry’s, just as he had expected

“I’ my mind, Harry, I already-"

“Neal… Neal!” was all Harry see

“What is it, Harry?” Neal asked impatiently

“Neal… thehas happened!”

Neal rolled his eyes “Are you going to tell uess?”

“It’s George!”

Neal felt his body go cold

“If this is some kind of sick joke-"

“He’s alive Neal,” Harry said, his voice lifting

Everything in Neal stopped and was still “I… how? Are you sure?”

Elena walked back into the living rooent tone She watched hi out the conversation as it continued

“He’s been in a hospital off the coast of Rabat for the last few months”