“I was having fun, laughing, talking, sneaking off with a woman. I wasn’t looking for a murderer,” Efrain said with disgust.
“Who did you sneak off with?” Durante asked.
Efrain shifted, uncomfortable for the first time. “Do I really need to give that information?”
“In a murder investigation? Yes, you do.”
Efrain said the name. A few more questions were asked and answered, and then he was released.
Each person was given the same ending statement: to plan on not leaving the island any time soon. It was going to get very claustrophobic.
Durante paused to refill his coffee before the next person was brought in.
Zach moved forward, leaning against the wall.
“You’ve been present for all three murders.”
“Unfortunately, I have.”
Durante paused a moment as he studied Zach. “How would you describe your relationship with Candy?”
“We were friendly.”
“Romantic? I’ve been told she had a lot of partners, and didn’t commit.” He didn’t add that Zach felt the same.
“We were never romantic,” Zach answered.
“Not even once?”
“Not a single kiss,” Zach said.
“Did you and her speak last night?”
“I told her she sang beautifully,” Zach said, a bitter edge slipping into his voice. “I guess that means you should arrest me.”
Durante didn’t comment on that. “What time did you leave the airport?”
“I don’t know the time. We left after the power went out.”
“Why didn’t Candy go with you?”
“She ran off. We couldn’t find her, and we knew we had to get off the mountain before we were all trapped with little food and scared people. She chose to run off. We didn’t think that meant everyone should suffer.”
“That’s pretty cold.” Zach flinched. He felt the same, but what else were they supposed to do?
“We did what we had to.”
There was another pause. “Did you return at any time before arriving with Efrain?”
“No.”
“Can anyone confirm that?”
“Maybe the cameras on the island,” Zach said.
“Not when the power’s out,” Durante pointed out. “That’s pretty damn convenient, wouldn’t you say?”
Zach shook his head. “I’d say it’s the opposite of that.”
