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“Their lungs were daed by heat, and they died of pneumonia”

“Strange,” Zavala said

“I thought so Look at this h a NOAA weather satellite It shows the water temperature of the ocean See that little red bue”

“You’re saying our whales became sick shortly after they passed this area of warm temperature?”

“Maybe But I’e”

“I think you’re about to suggest a trip south of the border”

“I could use an interpreter Paul and Gaton for a few days”

“No problemo It’s important for me to stay in touch with my Mexican roots”

He got up and started for the door

“Where are you going?” Austin said

Zavala looked at the clock “The night is young Two devilishly handso about dead whales and hot water Not healthy, ae as I passed by She looks as if she could use company”

“I thought you were giving women up”

“A momentary delusion caused by my injuries Besides, I think she had a friend,” Zavala said “And there’s a good jazz band playing in the lounge”

Austin’s appreciation for cool jazz caht after his love of beautiful wohtcap would taste rinned and closed the cover on his laptop computer

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