“Well, what?” she said. “I’m reminding you, Mr. Grand, you’re not under arrest, but it would be wise for you to cooperate with us. It might go a lot better for you.”
“I don’t have to answer any more questions.”
“That’s your prerogative.”
“Can I go?”
“Yes, you could’ve gone a while ago,” she said.
“I’ll escort you out,” said McGaven.
Katie waited until McGaven came back.
“That was interesting,” he said.
“It went perfectly, better than I had hoped.”
“I’ll admit, at first I wasn’t sure where you were going, but you scared him stupid after he admitted to knowing Junior. Now all we have to do is follow him and see where he goes and who he talks to.”
“We need all eyes on him,” she said.
“I was thinking of pulling Officer Andrews off patrol and into plain clothes to tail Grand.”
“Perfect. Get that rolling.”
“On it.”
“Let’s hope he leads us right to Griffin Jr.”
FORTY-FOUR
Tuesday 1150 hours
The day was beginning to take shape in the right direction. Katie and McGaven headed back to their office after things were in place to follow Tom Grand. Before they entered their office, John headed them off.
“Hey, you two have a moment?” he called.
“What do you have for us?” said McGaven.
“Come and find out.”
“I’ll be right there,” said Katie. “Just want to drop these papers off.” She went into the office and dropped off the folder with photos from the interview with Grand and then took a moment to read their updated board. She added Griffin Jr.’s trailer location and the murder scene along with making a note next to Tom Grand’s name.
She connected the four men: Tom Grand, Ian Griffin Jr., Raymond “Buck” Young, and David Young. She knew there was more to these four men and their history than any of them were letting on, even though she had a difficult timethinking that Buck had anything to do with the murders or what was going on now.
“Hey,” said John from the door.
Katie smiled. With all the drama and the cases, she missed her quiet time with John. She gently pulled him inside and gave him a quick kiss.
“On the job, that’s not right,” he said, smiling.
“Thank you for yesterday.”
“Yesterday?”
“Yeah, you were sensitive and respectful. I know I was full of it. I’m sorry.”
He laughed. “That’s what I find attractive about you. Don’t forget all the things we’ve been through together.”
