#Chapter 239: Gathering The Troops

“We have to find this woman,” I said at once. “We need to make sure she’s okay, firstly, and secondly –” “She’d be a hell of a person to have on our side if any of this is real,” Mabel filled in. “That, too,” I said, though her safety was my main concern. “We’re already on the case,” Maria said. “Mike has tracked down old employee records. With the dates the Assistant provided, we should be able to find the right person. It might mean making a few embarrassing phone calls though.” “I don’t mind doing that,” I said. “None of us do,” Dylan agreed. “I also wouldn’t mind talking to the Assistant themselves. It sounds like they might have a treasure trove of knowledge.” “They’ve sent more than one email,” Maria said. “Why don’t you guys come over? We can go through this together.” Looking at the group, I could see how their spirits were lifted slightly. But there were also mostly-empty bottles on the table in front of them. “We wouldn’t be of use to anyone tonight,” I tell M