Blackwaters by Robin Mahle

Author:Robin Mahle [Mahle, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BluA
Published: 2015-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

THIRTEEN

Her early arrival at WFO was prompted by Dwight’s short and curt text message after Kate made it back home late last night. The hour had just reached six am as she drove into the parking garage. Only a few cars populated the enormous structure and, as far as she could tell, Nick’s SUV wasn’t among them.

With her bag tossed over her shoulder, Kate hurried inside to speak with Dwight and get the full story. All of this had put such a strain on her relationship with Nick that she had become almost weary of him—afraid to set him off. He’d also changed as a result. His propensity for drink had grown, and while she knew that it was always a mild concern for everyone, that concern had turned to something akin to worry. However, her hopes that he’d return to his old self again now that he was back at work had begun to fade.

“Good morning, Vasquez.” Kate placed her bag beneath her desk and flipped on her computer. “You’re here early.”

“I could say the same thing about you. How was Florida?”

“Wet.” Kate surveyed the area. “Don’t suppose you’ve seen Jameson yet this morning?”

“As a matter of fact, he just came out of the breakroom. I’m pretty sure he was heading back to his office.”

“Thanks.” She nodded her gratitude and started off toward Dwight’s office. She hadn’t had a chance to fill him in on the progress she’d made with the sheriff’s office yet, so that would be her opening line and, from there, she hoped he would open up about what the hell was going on.

As soon as she appeared in Dwight’s doorway, he’d spotted her, holding a mug of coffee to his lips. “Kate, come in. How did things go with the sheriff?”

“It was productive.” She took her seat. “I asked Deputy Burgess to compile a list of schools around Baker County. You mentioned Ariel Nadal had lived with extended family around the area, but in addition to that, there was something I saw when the deputy and I were at the river, at the location where Sydney Hawthorne was discovered. I began to consider, after noticing some of the local wildlife in the area, that maybe the mascot on her t-shirt wasn’t an eagle, but an osprey. They look a lot alike.”

“I see.”

“I think the killer wanted those bodies to be found near that area and I think maybe the t-shirt has significance to that affect.”

“Okay, good. Let’s see where this takes us. He gave you the list, correct?”

“He did. I’ll get started on it right away.” Kate looked away for a moment, contemplating just how to phrase her next statement. “I got your text last night.” She waited for a reaction from him, but he remained unreadable. “It’s a good think that Nick’s back with us, right?”

“Yes.” His features softened. “It’s a good thing. I spoke with Nick at great length last night. He’s going through some things right now.”

“I know. He’s been going through things for the past few months.

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