Chapter 152

Alan finished his treadmill session just as they descended the stairs. He greeted Patty and Susan with kisses, promising to join them after a quick shower.

Over breakfast, Alan recounted his hospital ordeal up to the point of passing out. Susan took over from there, sharing what she'd learned from Nurse Callaway. By the time all the details were laid out, Patricia was shocked but relieved to know Alan was safe and alive.

"Stephano says the guy in the Justice Department told the families you're dead. They've checked hospital records, newspapers, cemetery registers, even the gravesite. I doubt they'll ever look for you again, but I'd stick with your new appearance, just in case. Don't go back to being Alan Robbins. Someone might catch on and start asking questions again. This whole mess started because someone from college bumped into me by accident. There's already a problem: the FBI's paying you full benefits, so it goes throu