London

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SPEAKER_4 (1:25)

Good afternoon, Charlie. Tell me about your dreams. Tell me everything you remember.

No?

SPEAKER_5 (1:56)

Do you not want to talk today? I can come back. I don't dream.

SPEAKER_4 (1:57)

So is it warm enough in here for you? Are you finding the accommodations comfortable? The couch is new-ish. The bed is not. I've had a chance to go through the first batch of tapes, so I'd like to start our larger conversation now.

When would you say this first garnered your attention? Was it Lia's broadcast?

Charlie Lattimore (2:16)

No. That was a sideshow.

SPEAKER_4 (2:21)

So when would you say you first turned your...

Charlie Lattimore (2:23)

The Sincerely Sandra Call.

SPEAKER_4 (2:29)

The Sincerely Sandra Call.

SPEAKER_8 (2:37)

You still there?

SPEAKER_6 (2:38)

I'm here, Doug.

SPEAKER_8 (2:40)

I was just saying, I've been sober six months.

Charlie Lattimore (2:42)

That's wonderful, Doug.

SPEAKER_8 (2:44)

And Abby, if you're out there listening, I just want to say how sorry I am. I love that cat as much as you do.

SPEAKER_6 (2:56)

She hears you, Doug.

SPEAKER_8 (2:57)

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to cry on your radio program.

Charlie Lattimore (3:03)

Never apologize for feeling too much, Doug. It's what makes life worth living. The happy times, the sad times.

It's important to be honest with yourself.

SPEAKER_8 (3:19)

She always loved your show.

Charlie Lattimore (3:21)

No, thank you, Doug.

My next call is coming from Lia in Sacramento. I see you requested If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot. Such a lovely, haunting song. Who's this going out to, Lia?

SPEAKER_5 (3:38)

My uncle, Emil Haddock.

Charlie Lattimore (3:41)

And why is this song important to you, too?

SPEAKER_5 (3:46)

Lia? You're going to find me in pieces if you don't do exactly what I say.

I'm waiting for you at the bridge. You have 72 hours. Goodbye.

SPEAKER_4 (4:03)

Why did that get your attention?

Charlie Lattimore (4:05)

It got everyone's attention.

SPEAKER_4 (4:07)

Why did it get your attention?

Charlie Lattimore (4:09)

Because the resolve required to do something like that was admirable.

SPEAKER_4 (4:16)

Admirable?

Charlie Lattimore (4:17)

Yes.

And the opportunity to hunt someone of that caliber was too much to pass up. Also, I got paid a lot of money. Ah, always money.

SPEAKER_4 (4:29)

So that's when you went to London.

Charlie Lattimore (4:31)

So that's when I went to London.

Two men have been standing near the emergency exit, watching me. They are dressed as custodians, or are custodians. They don't appear to be fixing anything. Otherwise, business as usual.

SPEAKER_4 (4:58)

You record these notes often. Any particular reason?

Charlie Lattimore (5:02)

I'm thorough.

SPEAKER_4 (5:04)

You're paranoid.

Charlie Lattimore (5:06)

That's interesting, coming from you.

SPEAKER_4 (5:09)

Why?

Charlie Lattimore (5:10)

I didn't chain myself to this floor.

SPEAKER_4 (5:14)

I'm being careful.

Charlie Lattimore (5:15)

You're being thorough. Lobby of the Bridgemont building, approaching the security desk.

SPEAKER_5 (5:31)

Who are you here to see today?

Charlie Lattimore (5:33)

I have an appointment with Eugene Demeter. Yeah, sorry, IDS.

What was your name? Charlie Lattimore.

SPEAKER_4 (5:45)

We could skip the elevator stuff and all the waiting around in the waiting room.

Charlie Lattimore (5:49)

Why are you playing these at all?

SPEAKER_4 (5:51)

I need it to be top of mind for you.

SPEAKER_8 (5:57)

Charlie?

SPEAKER_5 (5:58)

Yes.

Eugene Demeter (5:58)

We're ready for you.

SPEAKER_8 (6:00)

Do you want help with the bag?

SPEAKER_5 (6:02)

That's all right.

Eugene Demeter (6:03)

This way. Bye-bye.

Charlie Lattimore (6:14)

You worked here long? Me?

Eugene Demeter (6:16)

Maybe four months.

SPEAKER_6 (6:17)

Are you applying for a job?

Charlie Lattimore (6:18)

I am.

Eugene Demeter (6:20)