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“He wants to exalanced around the group Her gaze lingered on Marc for a second, and Casey re throngs of people— they hadn’t seen each other since the day she’d walked into the brownstone

“I apologize,” Madeline said with a rueful s to you all Pay no attention toidle”

“We’re workaholics ourselves,” Ryan replied “No apologies necessary”

Madeline’s expression grew quizzical “Patrick said yo

u wanted to speak with me?”

“Yes” Casey leaned forward “I have to meet with Conrad—alone—and I need your help” She went on to explain her reasoning, during which time Madeline nodded

“I’ree that Conrad would never refuse you Let me know once you’ve reached him, then I’ll call Crest Haven myself and set the wheels in et you in”

“Great Giveback to you”

Casey closed FaceTiroup “Questions?”

“Nope Actions” Marc rose “I’ll feed Hero and get things together for our trip up to Danbury” It never occurred to him that Casey wouldn’t make the trip happen He unhooked Hero’s leash and snapped his fingers “C’mon, boy Chow time”

“I’oodbye to their private chitchats and visits And E 101”

Theroom emptied out except for Casey and Claire

Claire’s soft blue eyes searched Casey’s face, and she waited, interlacing her fingers on the desk “I’m ready”

Casey explained the idea she’d had last night

“None of us, including you, trust Dr Gilding,” she concluded “But we’re not sure why You’re the teaet a solid handle on her And I know you One-on-one is the best method with the least distractions Do you think you can pull it off?”