Page 19 of State of Suspense

“I’m aware.”

“So that’s a no?”

“That’s a ‘nothing yet.’ We’re working the case and doing what we do. As soon as I have more, I’ll let you know.”

“Like, you’ll let me know and no one else?”

“Maybe.”

“Don’t tease me, Sam. It hurts me too much later when you disappoint me.”

Damn if he didn’t make her laugh. “I’ll try not to disappoint you.”

“What are you hearing from Stahl’s house?”

“I’m sure you’ve received the latest update.”

“Is it true there’s a storage unit?”

“Yes.”

“What’s happening there?”

“We’re working on tracking down the new owner.”

“Is that on the record?”

“Not officially. Everything on that one is coming from the chief. Don’t get me in trouble.”

“Would I do that to you?”

“Gotta run, Darren.”

“I’ll check in later.”

Sam slapped the phone closed just as the BlackBerry buzzed with a text from Nick. Here’s a number to call.

Thank you. Nice to have friends in high places.

You can thank me properly later.

I’ll look forward to that.

Back at HQ, she went into her office, closed the door and made the call.

“Reginald Cox.”

Wow, Sam thought. That’s impressive.

“This is Lieutenant Holland with the Metro PD. I wondered if you might be available for a brief interview.”

“I assume this is in reference to U.S. Attorney Forrester?”

“You assume correctly.”

“I’ve asked the FBI to work on that investigation.”

“That’s not how this goes. He was murdered in the District, which means we have jurisdiction.”

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