Evelyn poured a second cup of coffee for both of them and returned to the table. She let out a sigh as she took her seat and stared at the chart Jacob had created.
“Do you think they’re suffering yet?”
“Of course they are. We did, and you do remember how that felt, right?”
She nodded. “I can’t believe five months and five days have passed already.” She covered Jacob’s hand with her own. “I also can’t believe we’ve been strong enough to survive it. I do feel bad about the homeless people, though—”
Jacob shushed her. “It was necessary, Evie. Do you really think they were living their best lives? Most homeless people are mentally challenged, drug abusers, or alcoholics. Their families have thrown them out and abandoned them. Why do you think they end up homeless and have nothing but their own wits to get by on? I’m sure some commit suicide too.” Jacob sighed. “Anyway, we needed to make sure we had reliable, trustworthy people who would get the job done. They had to prove themselves.” He tapped the chart with his index finger. “We’re almost there, so don’t start second-guessing the plan. Those people covered everything up as if it never happened and we didn’t matter. They’re the criminals, and now it’ll be exposed in the worst way they’d ever imagine. When it’s all said and done, they’ll pay their dues.”
“But what about Romans 12:19?”
Jacob wagged his finger at his wife. “There are all kinds of Bible passages you can quote. What about an eye for an eye? Yet there’s the turn-the-other-cheek quote too. Now isn’t the time to backpedal on what we’re doing. It’s too late to stop. It’s close to the end, and God will forgive us if we’re sincere in asking for it. Have faith in that.”
Evelyn took a sip of coffee and stared into her cup. “Have you seen the news?”
“Yes, and they’re saying only what they have to. Those FBI agents Erik spoke of are keeping a tight lid on the real facts. They don’t want the manner of death to get out, and they certainly aren’t going to give away their theories.”
“Do you think they actually have a theory?”
“Of course they do, but they’re so far off they’ll never figure it out. We’ll complete our mission without anyone ever putting the puzzle pieces together. The people responsible may never be exposed for the corrupt trash they are, unless the truth gets out, but we’ll still have the satisfaction of ridding them from this world.”
“I can’t wait until that day of reckoning. Maybe after five months of anguish, I’ll be able to sleep through the night again,” Evelyn said.
“I hope so, honey.”