Angle of Attack by Lee Baldwin

Author:Lee Baldwin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: glider pilot, sailplane pilot, World War II pilot, flying adventure mystery, P 51 mustang, stolen airplanes, cozy mystery flying, priceless diamonds, Antwerp diamond robbery, WWII history
Publisher: Lee Baldwin
Published: 2017-02-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Wild Horse

OF COURSE, MONTANA DOES NOT keep our appointment. Monday afternoon I’m in San Jose waiting in the parking lot beside the Investigative Services Division on West Younger, busy place bustling with cops, plain and uniform. Mostly I’m staring at my phone. I’d left her messages, but after Wolfe’s accusation and her abrupt departure last night I’m surprised at nothing. What can she be thinking?

We’re supposed to be meeting the detective in 20 minutes to square up our stories about the night we found Roswell. And Wolfe’s accusation about her shooting Roswell by mistake while waiting for me. Do you have a word for that? I call it showdown.

I have the growing suspicion that a formal accusation is coming. Possibly an arrest. I am sure that is why she’s a no-show. Am I happy the shitstorm is blowing her way? Not especially.

There’s also a text from nrrdgrrl. She hasn’t heard from her mom. Even knowing Montana, this is hard to compute. She’s got an intelligent daughter, potentially a good home life, successful career. Does she intend to throw that away? She seems headed in that direction. What is pushing her?

I’ve also reached a decision about Mick’s little ‘job’ for me. That’s definitely not happening. And I have a different plan. I pull up Wolfe’s number. When he picks up he gets right to the point.

“Mr. Clay. Will you be on time for our meeting?”

“Yes detective, but we can’t meet in your office. Look for me outside in the parking lot. I’m three rows back from the main entrance.”

Wolfe sounds uncomfortable. “Mr. Clay, you and I are meeting with Agent Harrison to resolve the matter of your whereabouts the night of the murder.”

“I don’t expect Montana will join us. Plus which there’s something I need to discuss with you away from your office.”

Reluctantly Wolfe agrees, and we end the call. Reason numero uno is security entering this County building. What I have to show Wolfe would create a major scene in the screening area, starring me getting arrested. A violation, write-up, and back to lockup. Can I trust Wolfe that much?

I stand on the sidewalk in front of the building as Wolfe exits the lobby. I wave, he heads my way. I start walking. He follows to my El Camino parked a few rows back. We get in.

“I know we’re not going to see Montana today,” I tell him, “and you’ve heard my story enough times.”

He nods, looking me over carefully. “Have you spoken to Agent Harrison?”

“No. Left her messages since last night, but nothing. Her daughter hasn’t heard from her either.”

Wolfe’s face is serious. “Same.” He looks out the window and sighs, like he’s being pushed into an undesirable course of action. I go on.

“Detective, you could have called us in for this last week. Why did you wait?”

He looks uncomfortable. “Actually we are investigating an internal matter that does not involve you directly. We were hoping someone would do the right thing.”

By someone I get that he means Montana, and I am instantly afraid for her.

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