Bab 28: Chapter 28

INT. - 9th PRECINCT to REVEREND STERLING'S MANSION - EVENING

Gerri didn't pause, didn't let herself think. There was nothing to think about. She bypassed the gathering crowd, ignoring their questions, their stares. They didn't matter. She had her killer.

And was about to take down his maker if it meant giving up her badge to do it.

She made it to her car without exploding. Slammed the door and drove far too fast to the precinct. Stomped up every single step to the bullpen at the 9th and through the captain's door.

He was still there, working in front of his glowing computer screen. He didn't seem surprised to see her.

"I heard," he said, voice low. "But, even if the kid was alive, we have no case." He pushed a folder toward her. Gerri didn't bother flipping it open, waiting, vibrating, for an explanation. "The second body and all evidence is gone. We're to pretend these are missing persons."

"Says who?" Gerri bit her tongue, drew a breath past her rage. "Sir."