Bab 97: The Man in the Abyss

Gabriel Tan's people have worked long enough for him that sometimes, during emergencies like this, you no longer have to issue an order or tell them to do this and that. They already know. For instance, Claire's service vehicle is already waiting for her in the foyer, the chauffeur opening the door as soon as she steps out of the building. Lopez must have called Dale, and Dale coordinated quickly, knowing Claire would immediately want to go to the hospital where Gabriel is.

Michelle was in her office when Claire left; Claire didn't bother to tell her because, after all, what for? But she let Mrs. Gomez the receptionist know. Mrs. Gomez blanched when she heard about it. "Jesus, what happened to him?" Mrs. Gomez says, then follows it quickly with a whispered, "Does this mean Gabriel Tan is human, after all?"

Claire lets the comment pass. Mrs. Gomez has known Gabriel's temper long enough to have grown jaded by it.