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“The surface building is a maze. Simon changes the walls and locks every few months.”

“He doesn’t trust you,” Ben says.

Marcus looks at him.

“He doesn’t trust anyone.”

“But you know how to reach the dry dock.”

“Yes.”

“Then Marquez’s agents can take you.”

“There’s another reason you need me.”

“What?”

“The explosives can only be disabled from inside.”

Ben’s expression becomes unreadable.

“How convenient.”

“I didn’t install them.”

“But you know how they work.”

“I’ve watched Simon arm them.”

Marquez contacts her tactical commander.

Marcus will travel in federal custody. His hands will remain restrained, and he will wear a tracking device. He will not carry a weapon or approach any control panel without an agent beside him.

Ben and his team will provide tactical guidance but remain under federal command.

Mom stands.

“I want to go.”

“No,” Marquez, Keating, Nathan and all five of us answer at once.

Mom looks offended.

“Daniel died because of what happened aboard that ship.”

“That’s exactly why Simon may expect you to come,” Nathan says.

“I have spent all these years waiting to learn the truth.”

“And you will learn it,” I tell her. “But you aren’t walking into a building filled with explosives.”

She looks toward me.

“Neither are you.”

“I didn’t say I was going.”

Ben’s voice comes through the monitor.