Whatever it was, Atticus wanted to know what the hell set their boss off like that.
“Give them a minute to talk,” Baz said to the room, his expression as bewildered as Atticus felt.
“Doyouknow what’s goin’ on here?”Atticus asked Slade.
“Not a clue.”
“I feel like we’re watchin’ two different movies and only seeing clips of each one,” Becs said, eyes wide as she stared at Decker Bromwell.
Yeah.That was a good way to put it.
“The objective of this meeting is to bring the team up to speed,” Baz stated.“Since Brantley and Reese know the basics, I’d like to continue.”
The room quieted, and all attention shifted to Baz.
“I have a question,” Atticus said, raising his hand, then putting it down.“You said Meredith couldn’t have been at the scene because she was with you.Did someone mistake her for someone else?”
Everyone looked to Decker for an answer.
“No.Someone made up the whole thing,” Decker said, sounding defeated.
“Hold up,” Baz said.“Wedoneed to wait for Brantley and Reese to return to hearthis.”
“I’ll text them,” Holly offered.
“No,” several people shouted at once.
Holly’s eyes widened.“Okay.”
“Give them a few minutes,” RT told the room.“Everyone, take a break.Let’s reconvene in fifteen.”
Atticus stood.“Come on, Tesha.Let’s stretch our legs.Wanna play ball?”
She was up on all fours in an instant, her tail snapping happily.
He led the way outside, making his way to the small bucket that held half a dozen tennis balls.He grabbed one, waited for Tesha to pay attention, then lobbed it as far as he could, giving her a chance to run.
“You avoiding me?”
Turning, he saw Slade walking his way.
“What?You just watched me come outside.”
“Doesn’t mean you’re not avoidin’ me.”
Atticus remained calm, reminded himself that Slade was simply being Slade.
“Why would I?”
Slade shrugged one shoulder.“Don’t know.”
“You worry too much.”
“Do I?”
Atticus smiled when Tesha came charging back, ball in her mouth.
“Sit,” he instructed.
