Chapter 33
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 A serious discussion occurred over coffee and cereal at the Simon household the next morning. Linsey and Jack sat on the patio overlooking Point Loma rooftops and the broad, gunmetal blue Pacific with its rolling breakers and glinting sunshine seen through a heavy marine layer. It was her turn to cook breakfast, and she made a classic American breakfast of eggs, sunny side up, on toast, with bacon and sausage. Instead of ketchup, they put slices of tomato over everything, British style. It was a habit Jack had picked up during his years as a U.S. Navy liaison officer in London, and later as a traveling journalist in various countries.
"Jack, I know you smell a story here," Linsey said as she poured them each a hot, fragrant cup of coffee.
"I smell coffee," he said with a coy expression, rolling his eyes. "Smells good."
She sat down. He was teasing her and being extra thick, and she wasn't biting. "I am not going to let you annoy me. You know what? If you become impossible, I'll have you arrested."
"Oh really. I've heard that before."
They started eating.
"Jack, this is a very serious case. I'll tell you that much. If you behave yourself, I'll give you an exclusive."
"Okay, start giving me an exclusive. Is the Federal government involved?"
"Yes, dodo. I'm working on a task force that includes the FBI. If you leak even a word of this, I'll never speak with you again. We'll make love in private. From separate rooms."
He laughed. "Okay, okay, I'm underwhelmed. What do you want me to do?" He raised his cup to sip.
"I want you to keep quiet about this investigation until we get a break. Then I'll make sure you have a scoop."
"I'll tell you what," he said, setting the cup down with a definitive clink. "I'll follow my nose, and I'll decide when and how to release what I find. But I promise you that I won't jump the gun with anything I learn from you."
"I have to watch you every minute, don't I?"
He laughed. "Oh, come on, Linsey. I'm not going to forget that you're my wife and the love of my life. I'm just not going to forget that I also have a job to do."
She glowered at him.
"Linsey, in the end you'll thank me."
"If I don't spank you first."
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