Laying Down the Law (20 page)

Jess exchanged a look with Buddy.

“You believe she imagined the whole thing,” Buddy said.

“At this point, yeah, that’s the only explanation that makes sense.”

“Thanks so much, Lieutenant.” Before ending the call, Jess assured him she would pass along any information she might discover relevant to the case. To Buddy she said, “Whether she shot anyone or not, it sounds as if Ms. Drummond needs our help.”

“I guess we have our first case.” Buddy came around to the front of his desk and offered his hand. “I’ll leave the logistics to you. I have another investigator to interview over at Cappy’s.”

Jess took his hand and struggled to her feet. Cappy’s Corner Grill was a cop hangout over on 29th that served the best burgers in town. Local cops, private investigators and bounty hunters frequently used Cappy’s for unofficial staff meetings.

“Clint is the right investigator for this one,” Jess said, the wheels inside her head already turning. She remembered well how cocky the detective had been when he’d first joined her major crimes team, but time had softened his hard edges.

Buddy shot her a wink as they exited his office. “Good thing, since he’s our only investigator.”

“True.” Jess turned to the office at the end of the hall where Clint was interviewing their first client. Whatever troubles Natalie Drummond faced, real or imagined, Jess would see that she received the help she needed.

No one should have to fight her demons alone.

Copyright © 2016 by Debra Webb

ISBN-13: 9781488005763

Laying Down the Law

Copyright © 2016 by Delores Fossen

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