Chapter 35: Chapter 35

“No clue on who the guy is?”

“Nope. Looks like a grifter who’s stayed off the books so far. Young kid. Probably hung out with the college boys, but I’ll check the missing persons and see what I come up with.”

“We should get a sketch out if nothing turns up. Somebody has to claim him.” He glanced up to see Cole standing in the doorway, his eyes solemn. “Call me if anything else develops.”

“Who did they find?” Cole asked as soon as he hung up.

“Our B&E. Dead. Someone ripped out his throat.”

Cole stiffened. “You think it was Dara?”

“Who else would it be?”

“Where did they find him?”

“Drained in Golden Gate Park.” Brady shook his head as he opened the refrigerator for a soda. “Your friend has a thing for public displays.”

He expected a protestation that Dara wasn’t his friend, but when Brady glanced back, the doorway was empty. Frowning, he ventured out to find the TV off and Cole tying one of his shoes.

“What are you doing?”