Excellent writing! As I surmised the numbers were not in their favor especially after docking. Having Tony make the calls was effective and untraceable. As I imagined the conversation between Lin and Lucy was very therapeutic ... for Lin. I had imagined the opposite. Lucy is free and help is on the way. It looks like an exciting final chapter awaits. I am waiting with anticipation for the final installment but sadness to have to say goodbye to these characters again. But I'll take happiness where I find it in your next chapter. I greatly admire your skill as a writer and how you have woven all these elements together into a coherent whole. Well Done!