We went into one of the sound-proofed rooms, which had a switch to turn off the camera and microphones, so I could see what they wanted.“I’m quite...sure it is best that I don’t know what you have done in the last year to gain the favor and respect of the old man. The company’s hackers were getting close to finally tracking him down when he completely disappeared from every computer system in the world that they can access. Even air-gapped ones requiring three specific people to simultaneously. I had hurt her both mentally and physically. It was the physical part that had her worried. If I did not hit her with everything I had the first time, what would it feel like if I let go and hit her with everything I had. This worried her greatly. Inside I smiled contentedly, because I had my daughter off balance. ‘Now, where were we? Oh yes, I’ll call Patti next week, and get her read on this project. If she thought it was possible, or even probable I would ask her to speak with Harold Chase. "I'm Rebecca," I answered as we shook hands.We talked about the weather, about Mark and I recently moving to DC,and about how much we both enjoyed the history open to the public inthe nation's capital. Eventually, I asked her about her novel, and sheblushed ever so slightly and lowered her eyes for a moment beforelooking up into my eyes and smiling."It isn't what you would call 'mainstream'" she told me, still smilingseductively."Yum," I answered, knowing I was flirting with a woman and. For the next half hour we talk a bit - but he's starting to look more and more distracted. Eventually he says to me that’s he got to get off the train to pee - could I move so he can reach the emergency door release. I tell him that's crazy - what if the trains started up again? - plus with everyone packed so tight people would probably fall out if the doors opened. He groans - looking really pained - I say "Look - my pants are mostly waterproof - it won't show - plus I'm probably going.