I managed to stay sane only because I though of them as cartoon characters. They weren’t real and I did not do the things I had done. That was Jazmi..., not me. I had a feeling I was going to need a lot more counseling at the end of the current gig.Since I spoke no Farsi, or whatever language they used, they felt comfortable speaking around me. They were also relaxed after my visits so some of them spoke freely on the disposable phones. I didn’t understand them, but I did transmit the. " Mr X paused for effect to allow Chloe to process."He has a son, Joey Kurtz who is likely also in hiding as well. Wereceived word of a Joey Palmer attending the school you are attending.Perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not-we need you to check to be sure." MrX handed her a picture of Joey KurtzMorton intervened at this point. "We suspect that he might be involvedwith his dad's criminal activity but we can't know for sure." He thenpointed a finger to Chloe. "You are to find him and figure that. At the end of the lane was a flashing neon light that simply said 'Adult'. I headed down past the empty boxes and garbage skips and saw that it was an adult store with nearly all the flashing lights either busted or burnt out. I looked at the tatty carpet on the stairs that led up to the first floor and I could smell stale cigarettes and beer.It was a dirty establishment and do you know what? It excited me all the more because of it.I climbed the stairs slowly and entered a long room with DVD's. Your father had the same pendant which your mom has kept. Here is a family tree of 5 generations, and if I read it right — your father and my father were cousins."I took out my cell phone and dialed home. Dad replied and sounded irritated. It was past midnight."Billy, why are you calling at this hour? Is anything wrong?" Dad, calm down. I think I have some exciting news for you." Couldn't it wait till the morning?" I don't think so, Dad. It's about your cousin Marvin." What? Marvin disappeared.