“I need to see you in person. As soon as possible.” A breath. “And I’d ask that you not mention this call to Diane.” Ray’s hand tightened on the phone. “What’s this about?” “I can’t explain properly over the phone.” Her voice was steady but only just. “I was going through the photos tonight and I came across something in the background of one of the shots.
Behind one of the trees along the garden wall. I almost missed it entirely.” She stopped. Collected herself. “Mr. Callahan, I called you as soon as I saw it. I think you need to see this yourself.” Everything assembled itself quietly and all at once. Marcus studying the photograph. The careful footing in the driveway. Diane’s flat voice on the phone that afternoon.