“I’m going to advise you to screen any incoming communication, at least until the family has released a statement.”
“I’ll speak to Ms. Carville and Ms. Barrister.”
“If you or any of the household remember anything else, have questions, contact me or Detective Peabody. At any time. Thanks for your cooperation.”
“Of course. I’ll see you out.”
When they stepped outside, Eve hissed out a breath. “Nadine’s at the gate.”
“Ah, so that’s what you’re addressing.”
“I have to let Whitney know the storm’s coming. Give me a couple minutes.”
“Why don’t I walk down to the gate, keep Nadine occupied until you’re ready.”
“Yeah, do that. Only take the car through so we can leave from there. I’ll walk. It’ll give me a little more time.”
After rolling some of the tension out of her shoulders, she took out her ’link. It signaled a text, one from Lowenbaum telling her they’d arrived at the secure location.
A little more tension drained.
Whitney picked up quickly.
“Commander, Lieutenant Lowenbaum advises that they’ve arrived at the museum.”
“Yes, I have that information.”
“Commander, Nathan Barrister’s murder has leaked. Nadine Furst is at the gates of the Barrister House. She arrived when SWAT and security and the armored truck were here.”
He let out a long exhale. “Well, hell. Not unexpected. Kyung is working with the victim’s sister on a statement from the family, but we won’t be able to head this off.”
“No, sir. I traded her holding off for a one-on-one after the truck was secure. How do you want me to handle this?”
Once through the gates, Roarke pulled over, parked. He walked to where Nadine was getting ready for on-air reporting in a suit the color of port wine. He gave the woman holding the camera a quick smile.
“Just you and your camera then. How’s Jake?”
“Enjoying a quiet Saturday.”
“Ah, well.”
“So, you’re standing in for Peabody?”
“She put in a long night. The lieutenant sent her off.”
“Any chance you’ll go on record, on camera?”
“Not a one.” He said it cheerfully, gave her shoulder a light pat. “I know your patience here is appreciated.”
Nadine looked past him to where Eve started her walk to the gates. “That’s great, but in my line, patience isn’t its own reward.”
Eve opened the gates, strode through. They closed quietly behind her.
“That was a little longer than twenty.”
“Couldn’t be helped.”
“Full disclosure. We got roll of the truck and security leaving the residence.”
