“How many days should we plan on being there?” Annie stopped, then answered her own question: “As long as it takes!” Myra nodded, and Ladywoofed in agreement.
“I’d say at least a week. Hopefully, we’ll be able to wrap this up sooner than later, especially since we have Theresa in Arizona. She could prove extremely helpful,” Myra said.
“And, if Maggie does what she does best, which is gain the confidence of Jeremy, then he could also prove to be an asset, or key witness.”
“For sure.” Annie’s wheels were turning. “You don’t suppose this morphine thing has something to do with Sunnydale?”
“At this point, I think Sunnydale has a lot to answer for.” Myra smirked. “We have Theresa’s Aunt Dottie issue, and the mysterious body bags in Arizona, and the missing morphine in Florida.”
“Why do I think there’s even more to this than we’ve already uncovered?” Annie mused.
“Because there always is,” Myra said, chortling.
Chapter Twelve
On the Move
Morning Recon
Everyone was up early and logged in by eight. Charles and Fergus had created Myra and Annie’s new identities. They were confident it was enough to fool whomever was behind this sham. Charles read the profiles:
Myra Regan. Sixty-four. Currently lives in Concord, New Hampshire. Divorced from Gerald Regan, now deceased. Net worth three million dollars she inherited from her father, Joseph Hutchins. No children or siblings.
Annie Dresden. Sixty-two. Currently lives in Newark, Delaware. Single. Never married. Net worth five million dollars she received from a lawsuit she filed against a large chemical company for stealing her formula; signed under a sealed document due to trademark infringement. Also, no siblings.
Both are college graduates. Annie went to William and Mary. Myra went to Dartmouth.
Both have a FB page that is private. Not much activity on Instagram. Myra, you have some food photos, Annie, you have a lot of cats.
“Perfect. And thank you for making me younger than Myra.” Annie chuckled. Myra gave her an elbow.
Everyone agreed it would be suspicious if Yoko and Izzie were from the same place. That was easily taken care of by Fergus, who produced a Pennsylvania driver’s license for Izzie. Yoko’s was from Florida.
Charles continued explaining their assignments: “Izzie, you are to report to Mrs. Edith Clayton in the admin office. If she questions you, show her the emails, but by now she should have received one informing her that you are a new hire and will be reporting the day after tomorrow.
“Yoko. You are now in charge of landscaping in Florida. You are to report to Ivan Zhukov at the facilities building.
“Kathryn, orderly in Arizona. Reporting to Nurse Ratched.” Charles snickered. “Sorry, Janet Turner.”
“We should stop referring to her as Nurse Ratched,” Myra advised. “Although from what I’ve gathered, it’s apropos.”
“What’s the timeline?” Annie asked as she began to jot down the information.
“You and Myra will fill out the application forms as soon as we’re finished here,” Fergus instructed. “I don’t imagine they will be long in contacting you. Once they interview you over the phone, then the two of you can schedule your trips. Meanwhile, Izzie and Yoko should plan on leaving as soon as possible.”
“I’ll book you two on a commercial flight. Tomorrow morning okay with you?”
“I’m ready,” Izzie answered.
“Me also.” Yoko concurred.
“Good. I’ll send you the details as soon as I book it, and your hotel and vehicles.” Annie nodded. “Maggie is staying at a Suite Inn. I’ll get two more on the same floor if available. Kathryn, you’ll head down to Arizona.” Annie jotted down a few more notes. “How soon can you get there?”
“I’m already fueled and ready to go,” Kathryn replied. “Shouldn’t take more than eight hours. I can be there tonight and can meet up with Maggie.”
“Perfect,” Myra said. “Everybody good with this?”
“Whatever it takes!” came their battle cry.
