Walker was quiet for a moment, mulling over the idea. “Where does he want to meet?”

“He mentioned the coffee shop down the street from the bank. I guess he thinks he’ll be safe out in public.”

“Suppose he comes wired? Then anything we discuss, we’re both screwed. I thought the whole point was to find a way I could go to the cops without jeopardizing you.”

“That was before this came up.”

“I don’t like it.”

“I don’t either, Walker. We turn him down, he’ll go to the police for sure.”

“You told me he didn’t have anything on us. We were just two guys burying a dog. Didn’t you say that?”

“Suppose he has an ace up his sleeve? That’s what worries me. I don’t like surprises. We’re better off knowing what it is.”

“Shit.”

“I don’t see a way around it,” Jon went on. “I mean, maybe the guy’s harmless, in which case, lucky us.”

“I don’t think we should be seen together. These days, every other business has security cameras. We don’t want that on film, the three of us huddled together in a coffee shop. It won’t look good.”

“I can always call him back and suggest someplace else if you can think of one.”

“What about Passion Peak? We’re the only ones who go up there. If you’re worried about a wire, all you have to do is pat him down.”

“You were the one worried about a wire, but it’s not a bad idea, a quick body search. If he’s clean, he won’t object.”

“When does he want to meet?”

“Well, that’s just it. He says soon. He sounds a bit anxious for my taste so the sooner the better. Would you have a problem cutting out of there for an hour?”

“Probably not. I’d have to reschedule a couple of things.”

“Why don’t you do that? I’ll call Michael and tell him I’m swinging by to get you and then we’ll meet.”

“Does he know about the park?”

“If not, I’ll give him directions. You cool with this?”

“I don’t know. Something doesn’t feel right. I mean, how’d he get your name? I’m the one he saw.”

“That’s something we’ll have to ask him. Clearly, he knows more than we thought.”

“I don’t know about this.”

“Fine. Say the word and I’ll tell him it’s a no-go.”

“We should probably hear him out.”

“Agreed. That’s my point. If there’s a problem about the place, I’ll call you back. See you shortly.”