“Thanks, Captain,” I said.

“The federal prosecutor in Richmond asked for confirmation that you’ll appear for the grand jury deposition on Tuesday,” he said.

“I’ll be there at eight thirty,” I said.

Keller gave one sharp nod.

“Our extraction team will stay posted down the block until eighteen hundred hours to make sure the perimeter stays clear.”

“That won’t be needed,” I said.

“The house is secure.”

Keller turned and went down the stairs, his boots keeping a clean, even beat on the runner.