Old Man Grey watched the phone ring for the fourth time. The Caller ID was clear- Cole Richard, his friend and business partner of many decades. It seemed like he was calling urgently about something. The last time they talked, Cole had told him he was coming back to the city. It seemed Cole had finally alighted, but he was not sure why he was calling him so incessantly. Cole never called up to three times unless there was urgent business or an emergency. What was so urgent that Cole was phoning him so ceaselessly?

He finally picked up the call.

"Hello, Cole."

"Hello, Frederick."

"To what do I owe...