"We've got to bring Lexicon out into the open before tomorrow. If we don't, the FBI boys won't have enough time to get organized and move in," said Roger. "That leaves us about 18 hours before we have to talk to the FBI directly."

"Nancy, I can't go to the FBI," said Spike. "I just can't. I'm sure it would be the end of me. I mean do you remember the end of the first Indiana Jones movie? That would be me, in a box on my way to being analyzed and classified by their 'Top Men.' Lost in a bureaucratic maze too stupid to imagine. No thank you."

"Sometime later you can tell me about how Spike Webb goes to the movies. That should be a good story," said Roger.

"Let's tell Tom to give the information to the authorities at nine o'clock tomorrow morning," offered Spike. "He can give them the Lexicon Industries tip anonymously or in person. As long as he doesn't mention us. Hopefully, we'll have uncovered some firm evidence and covered our tracks by then."

"Where do we go from here then, gentleman?" Nancy asked.

After a short pause Spike responded, "We're going to have to increase the risks we're taking, I'm afraid. I'll have to go back into the systems at Lexicon and find some information. We'll have to take the chance that they don't notice my snooping."

"Spike, I'm sorry I didn't get any help out of Hank. For a minute there I thought he was going to tell me the plan. He pulled back at the last possible minute."

"Not your fault Roger, but the next run at this is mine," said Spike. "I'm going into Lexicon Industries tonight and I'm not coming out until I have some hard facts. Let's get on the phone again later after I see what I get."

"I'll be out until around midnight. Why don't we just schedule the call for then?" suggested Nancy.

"Oh? Plans for this evening, Ms. McGill?" asked Roger.

"Yeah, it's been on my calendar for a long time and it's too late to cancel now."

"All right Nancy, Roger and I will call at midnight."

"Good. Talk to you both then.

After Nancy hungup Spike asked Roger, "Why would Nancy lie about that?"

"Lie about what?"

"About the date being on her calendar for a long time. Her calendar is right here on her computer and it's blank for this evening."

"Probably because she doesn't want to admit to being a slave to her hormones like the rest of us."



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