jorge took the suitcase from behind the couch and opened it.-the semi-automatic weapon was nestled in the fitted case inside.-he checked the clip and saw that it was fully loaded.-then he closed the case and headed out the door with it , with whitehead close behind him.-laquidera climbed into the passenger side of the big black lincoln town car , whitehead scooted under the wheel , and they were on their way to fordsville to deal with ramon mendez .