Agent Appleton’s phone rang.

“I found the locations of the agents,” Janice said. “Kyle Brennen is retired.”

“Can I get his contact information? I need to speak with him.”

“You don’t understand—by retired, I mean deceased,” Janice admitted.

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“What about Stohl?”

“Relocated and reallocated.”

“What does that mean?”

“Didn’t anyone at the Bureau teach you anything? Stohl got reassigned to another agency. His name was changed, and he moved to protect his identity,” Janice explained, as if to a child.

“Can you at least provide me with the new name and location?”

After a long silence, Janice spoke again. “I can lose my job for this! But I owe you a debt that is difficult to repay. Henry is the only name I could find.”

Agent Appleton thanked Janice for her help. Time to pay Milford another visit.