Monday, 18 March 2013

Chapter 24


Back in my apartment I pop a zoomer and order a club sandwich. Brian reads out my messages, several from the agency about bookings, and then a familiar voice.
‘Honey call me’
I sit bolt upright
‘Brian play that last message again.’
Yes it was her voice, Veronica. I don’t know what to do. I can’t call her without a call sign, which I don’t have. Or have I?
‘Brian is there a return code with that message?’
‘There is a code attached to it, but not one that makes any sense.’
‘Try me.’
‘It goes c7 f#7  b-7  e-7  a-7  d7  g7  d-7 g7’
I go over to the piano and play the chords. The sequence is familiar, I try another key, then I have it. The symbols represent chords, and this particular sequence is, the chords under the tune “Only Trust Your Heart” written  by Sammy Cahn.
I play it to the end in the style of Oscar Peterson, then I ask Brian to record it and put it on loop. If I’ve been bugged like I suspect, Veronica or more likely the IGBI will pick up the sounds. Until they do, I decide to have a soak in the hot tub and relax a bit, I have a feeling I will need all my strength soon.

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