Chapter 21, Explanations Summary

Felix Cortez reports to Escobedo that he thinks there are several military groups in the field attacking the processing plants. He also suggests that other members of the Cartel planted the supposed car bomb at the Unitveros house. Escobedo's paranoia is now thoroughly inflamed, and Cortez suggests Escobedo can ask Fuentes whom they are going to meet, about it.

On the way to the meeting, Escobedo's armored Mercedes, with Cortez and Escobedo in it, survives an ambush, which destroys the two accompanying BMWs. Cortez, who apparently arranged the ambush, impresses Escobedo with his quick thinking, and Escobedo is grateful to him for saving his life. They find a high spot above the house where they were scheduled to meet Fuentes to see if there is any activity, which would indicate that their host had been expecting them to be ambushed. As...