Page 34 of State of Retribution

“I do,” she said with a sigh.“I still want to be there.”

“As you wish, but please feel free to leave if it’s too much.”

“I will.Thanks, Cap, for looking out for me.”

“Always.See you when you get back.Oh, and Jesse Best came by asking for you.He said to call him when you have a minute.”

“Did he say why?”

“Nope.”

“Got it.Okay.See you soon.”

“Did who say why?”Freddie asked.

“Jesse Best was looking for me.”

“Wonder what that’s about.”

“No idea.What did Walters say?”

“They’re combing through the film but not finding anything we can use.”

“Just once it would be nice to get something we can use from the cameras we have all over the place.”

“I know, right?”

“Will you please send the GoFundMe info for Alexa to Roni with some context and ask her to put it on my first lady accounts?”

“Are you allowed to do that?”

“Who cares?I’m doing it.”

“All righty, then.”

“I’m calling Jesse.”Sam flipped open her phone and found the contact for the U.S.Marshal they often worked with.“Hey,” she said when he picked up.“Heard you were looking for me.What’s up?”

“I need a favor.”

Best was never one for small talk.“What can I do for you?”

“I’ve got a cold-case file that could use a second set of eyes.I heard you’ve had some luck with cold cases lately and thought you might be willing to give it a look.On the side.”

Sam had no extra time for anything, but she’d find some for him.“Of course.Bring it by, and I’ll take it home, if that’s okay.”

“Whatever works.Appreciate it.”

He was gone before she could say goodbye.

She closed the phone.

“What’s up with him?”Freddie asked.

“Cold case he wants me to look at.”

“That’s odd, isn’t it?With all his resources, he wants your help?”

Sam shrugged.“When you need the best, you come to the best.”

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