Seduced by the Operative. Merline Lovelace

was formulating his response to that when the phone beside the bed shrilled. Rolling over, she lifted the receiver.

      “Dr. Cantwell.”

      A few clicks sounded, then a disembodied voice announced that the line was secure. That was followed by a terse request that came through clearly enough for Luis to overhear.

      “This is Tom Fogerty, Dr. Cantwell. Can you come to the Executive Residence right away?”

      “Of course. Is it Stacy?”

      “Yes. She’s had another episode. She’s sobbing hysterically and asking for you.”