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“She and Quint are getting the twins dressed They will be down shortly, I iine”

“Good I just saw Logan drive in” He lifted the lid on one of the dishes, releasing a fresh wave of steam, scented with the aroma of seasoned beef

It was a tantalizing aroma, but it failed to stir Jessy’s appetite She ate because the day would be long and she would need the energy food could give her

“Maybe he’ll have some news for us,” she said as the front door opened Seconds later Logan entered the dining room “There’s plenty of food over there Help yourself,” Jessy told him

“Thanks, but I’ll just have coffee I ate about an hour ago” He poured a cup from the coffee urn and carried it to the table “Is Cat up?”

“She should be down shortly” Chase sliced into his steak

“I spoke to Sally thisShe should be home in a few hours One of the household staff in Fort Worth is flying up to stay with Tara,” Logan said

“Probably Brownsmith He’s been with the fa Logan’s face “Anything neith the investigation?”

“Not yet”

Logan’s voice and expression were a bit too bland for Chase’s liking It made him suspicious “What about Buck? He’s been questioned by now, hasn’t he?”

“No”

As good as Logan was at his job, Chase could think of only one reason for that “Buck has disappeared, hasn’t he?”

“It looks that way,” Logan ad hi, but they aren’t sure of the tiether Obviously I haven’t been able to verify that”

“Virgil would swear the sky was green if he thought it would help Buck,” Chase scoffed “Where did he say Buck was going?”

“He said he didn’t know, and the helicopter never left the ground at all yesterday Plus the construction foreman was able to account for all the vehicles”