Chapter 42
The bodyguard opened the door. Leland waited outside. Wyatt and Rhonda followed him.
As Merrick approached, Bernie extended his hand, which he took with a bit of reluctance. Bernie pulled him close. “I do admire your talent, my young man.” Bernie released him, smiling as he looked at Grant and then back at Merrick. “I wish for a happy future for you both.”
“Thank you.” Merrick held Grant’s hand as they went to the helicopter.
They were quiet as they flew back to the airport. Merrick replayed the night, from the museum failure to meeting Bernie Chapman. While he didn’t trust Bernie, he couldn’t see the trick, either.
Once they were in the car, Thurman let out a deep sigh. “Did you see his eyes? They were the prettiest brown eyes I think I’ve ever seen.”
Merrick smiled, glancing at Grant. His color was beginning to return and he seemed calmer now they were back on land.