Approaching the Las Vegas International Airport, Clemente and Tobias look out the window of Vatican 3 a Boeing 727. Tobias excuses himself to go to the restroom where he sends Father Murray a text. “Father Murray, we are landing in Las Vegas. We will be headed to the church, are you back in town yet?”

  Returning text “No, Tobias I am still out of town, however, I have received word that Clara and her driver are back in town as well. Please be careful they are all dangerous and remember to delete this message at once. I will be in touch soon.”

  A phone rings in Clara's pocket, “Hello, This is Clara Harris how may I help you”

  “Clara, this is Father Murray”

  “Oh, Father where are you? and where is Jack?”

  “I am in Utah presently, I have met up with Jack here. I will be back in town shortly with the boxes, Jack will be headed to another appointment, good news is that all boxes have been recovered, and all are undamaged.”

  “Oh, very good Father what do you need us to do next” She said.

  “I need you to take care of Cardinal Clemente and his companion, they will be there in an hour or two.” He said.

  “Cardinal Clemente, He is one of the chosen ones isn't he?” She said.

  “Yes Clara, and I need you to make sure he is well taken care of until I can get there.” He said.

  “Will do Father, get back as quickly as possible.” She said.

  “I will, goodbye” He said.

  “We are here now Cardinal,” Tobias said.

  “Ah, very good, I am anxious to speak with Father Murray, I have heard good things about him.” He said.

  “I am sure he is a devout follower, It will be my pleasure to meet him.” As the two entered the Church they were met by Clara Harris and another man who did not share his name.

  “Cardinal, it is an honor to have you visit our humble church, I am here to help you as much as possible until Father Murray returns.” She said.

  “I see you must be Miss Harris, where is the Father?” He asked.

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  “He is on his way back from Utah with the boxes, he should be in late tomorrow evening.” She said.

  “Miss Harris may I have a word in private?” He asked.

  “Yes Your Excellency follow me to the Father's office” Arriving at the back-office Clara closes the door, “How may I help you Cardinal?” She said

  “I have not said anything to my companion about these boxes, or the plans we have for them. It would be best to keep this to ourselves.” He said.

  “I understand, I will leave you to get settled we have guest quarters in the back, or I can get you a bigger hotel room if you would prefer.” She said.

  “Thank you Miss Harris the guest quarters will be more than adequate for us.” He said.

  “Very good then I will show you to your rooms and you can get settled in. Follow me, Your Excellency.” As Clara took the two to their rooms she flashed a look of contempt towards the driver, he nodded and then walked away.

  After leaving the visitors in the church she meets the driver in the car, “I don't like this, something does not feel right.” She said.

  “What could be wrong the Cardinal is here to take the boxes back to Rome, all is going the way it is supposed to” He said.

  “Does it feel that it all has been too easy, too coincidental? Maybe it’s just me but I am feeling something is not right.” She said.

  “You are the witch, why don't you look into your bowl of water or something and see the future.” He said with a shitty smirk on his face.

  “With a look of surprise, she said, that is a wonderful idea, I will do that tonight.” She said with a feeling of delighted wickedness.

  In his room, the Cardinal places a call, “Yes, your lordship I call with good news. Father Murray will be delivering the boxes tomorrow night, and we will have them loaded on the plane the next morning.” He said.

  “Excellent Cardinal Clemente, I trust your accommodations are adequate." He said.

  “Yes your lordship we are staying at the church, it will allow me to speak at length with Father Murray about the boxes.” He said.

  “Cardinal, I am going to ask that the conversations about them be limited until they have been delivered to me. I also want you to bring The Father with you, he will not want to, but he must be brought with you no exceptions is that understood?” He said in a menacing tone.

  “Your lordship that will be a messy task, I am sure he will be unwilling to go.” He said.

  “Then use the driver and Miss Harris to compel him, violence will be his choice if he refuses reason. Do not fail me Cardinal.” The line disconnects abruptly, and the Cardinal looks down at the phone.

  Tobias overhearing enough of what was said texts a warning message to Father Murray. "Father Murray I believe that there is a trap being set, the Cardinal is going to demand that you accompany him back to Rome, by force if necessary."

  “Cardinal, I am sorry to disturb you.” She said.

  “That is ok Miss Harris, what can I do for you.” He said.

  “I spoke to Father Murray again, he will need me and my driver to go pick up the boxes from the airport in Utah, he said he has been called away on business.” She said.

  “No, no that will not do. Give me his number child, I will call him myself and get him here. I have been instructed to bring the father back to Rome with me and the boxes. I will need your help and maybe your driver as well, to convince him that it would be in his best interest to go willingly.” He said.