Chapter 217

When the Hastings returned home Sunday afternoon, they received a phone call from Joe Lombardo.

"How is your son doing Hastings? I want to know everything that went on down there."

"He is very weak Mister Lombardo, but worse than that he did not recognize my wife or my- self. He even asked us if he had any siblings and said he would like to meet them one day. He has no memory of us at all. His young lady friend said the doctors believe he is on his way to recovery but it could take another six months or more for him to recuperate. We spoke with the Attorney General, who was very kind to us. He does not know if Fred will return to his office, because of his head injury. He is looking for new assistant now."

"If you get any updates on your son's condition, I expect to hear them immediately."

"Yes Mister Lombardo, as soon as I hear them I will call you."

Joe Lombardo threw the telephone against the wall, where i