Page 84 of Confessions of the Dead

In a low voice, Robby said, “It was Hannah Hernandez who screamed.”

This only angered Mason. “Okay, no way you can be sure of that.”

Robby didn’t reply to that, but he didn’t have to. They all knew he was right.

Mason stomped off down the path. “Let’s just get to Buck’s house.”

Evelyn was still holding Riley’s arm when another name appeared.

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TRANSCRIPT: AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING

Analysis Note: The subject’s vitals stopped reporting for thirty-seven seconds. All are back now and appear normal, but the subject has gone oddly quiet.

Sordello:

Deputy? What’s going through your head right now?

Maro:

Can we take a break?

Sordello:

I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Analysis Note: Sordello retrieved the files for Hannah Hernandez and Malcolm Mitchell and placed them in the carrier but did not send them over to the subject. Instead, she removed them and set them on top of the others at her side.

Sordello:

Did you know Hannah Hernandez?

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