#Chapter 51: Formulating a Plan

"So, how do we approach this?" I ask Dr. Madison and Marcus, looking from one to the other with uncertainty.

"Well, we have two problems," Marcus says slowly, tapping a finger against his chin. "We need to figure out how to address the police investigation – that's one big problem. We need to find a way to get them to keep this discreet."

"How are you going to get the NYPD to keep something like this discreet?" Dr. Madison asks. Marcus flashes her a dazzling smile, and she smiles back, despite the seriousness of our conversation.

"Through influence," Marcus says. "Our family is a hugely prominent one; there are ways to get police to approach your situation with a great deal of care, when you're a family like ours."

"Money and status," I say. Marcus shoots me a rueful grin.

"Basically, yes," he says. "I'm not saying it's right or fair, because it isn't. However, as you're both well aware, it's absolutely necessary in this case. Other lives besides my father's might be on the line – min