Documenting Every Detail
I took out my pen and began writing down every action and address we went to with Tom. Determined to make the notes matter, I reminded Jake that we needed all of this later. Each scribble in our notebooks represented a piece of Tom’s story that I was learning more about. The thought of facing Tom with this set of facts one day motivated me, knowing that our perseverance will soon be rewarded. If we had to, we would corner him with his own tracks.
Documenting Every Detail
Keeping Up the Surveillance
Our covert watch went smoothly for several more days. Tom ignored our silent vigilance and went about his business. We blended in with the backdrop, keeping our presence undetectable. I would advise Jake, “Stay sharp; he might slip up.” The sensation of understanding his movements hovered, just out of grasp. Instead of faltering, our patience became stronger, a silent flame creeping under each exchange and motion we saw.
Keeping Up The Surveillance
