IN ADVANCE- an apology for use of a charged word in today’s narration (in chapter 16). It was part of the character of the man using the word in reference to Agent James Hamner. Another side note not mentioned in the narration, but having to do with a character in the story: Until this morning, Agent Beasley has been known solely as Beasley. As she either said or will reveal later, nobody but her mother ever calls her by her first name. She does have one, though. I first came up with it this morning… and it will eventually be revealed near the end of the book. Today’s installment is nearly 21 minutes long. Enjoy.