Kane didn’t move much. He held the line. Simone looked confused, but not guilty. She said something to Reese, and Reese shook her head once. Simone’s face changed with concern, and that told me enough for now. She cared about Reese, but that didn’t make the situation safe. The gray sedan’s brake lights flashed once. I stopped near the corner and watched. The passenger door opened. A man stepped out, adjusted his jacket, and looked down toward the lobby entrance like he’d been waiting for movement. He didn’t look toward me. He didn’t look toward Dex’s position either. That told me he wasn’t expecting us to be this close. Good. I called Dex again. “Passenger’s out.” “I see him.” “Stay put.” The man started down the garage ramp, phone in his hand, face turned slightly away from

