The Speed of Sound (Speed of Sound Thrillers #1)(110)

“See what?” She had no idea what he was talking about.

Eddie continued past her, racing down the hallway to Skylar’s new office, which until recently had been Dr. Fenton’s. She hadn’t yet had time to hire her own assistant, which explained why Stephen Millard still had his job. He looked up as Eddie rushed in. “Dr. Drummond isn’t in. Is there something I can help you with?”

Eddie didn’t respond as he continued directly into Skylar’s office. All signs of Fenton had been removed, but there was still little that identified the space as Skylar’s. Stephen poked his head in the door. “I told you, Eddie, the doctor isn’t here.”

“Where is she?” His panic was growing.

“All I know is she had an outside appointment.”

“I don’t know what an outside appointment is. Outside what?”

“Outside Harmony House.”

“Well, this is an emergency. She needs to come back.”

Nurse Gloria entered, having heard the last bit of conversation. “Eddie, until Dr. Drummond gets back, can you tell me what the emergency is?”

“I want it out of my room!”

“I will be more than happy to help you. But, first, I need you to calm down. Can you do that for me?” Her voice was soothing as ever.

Eddie took a deep breath and nodded.

“Will you show me what we’re talking about?”

He nodded again and led Nurse Gloria out of the office.



After they departed, Stephen waited a moment before removing a phone from his pocket. It was the same model Senator Davis now carried with him. Stephen pressed the speed-dial button for the only number he was ever to contact with it. “You said I should call if anything unusual happened.”