Shadows from the Grave by Haddix T. L

Author:Haddix, T. L. [Haddix, T. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Streetlight Graphics Publishing
Published: 2011-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

As Gordon and Detective Hart walked back inside the sheriff’s department, Wyatt met them at the door. Gordon saw the hard look on the sheriff’s face, and he mentally winced. Even though he hadn’t been in the room when the disastrous questioning had taken place, he still felt responsible.

“Here’s how it’s going to be, gentlemen. Chase has agreed to finish the interview, but only if Gordon and Stacy conduct it. So that’s what we’re going to do. Understand?”

“What the hell, Sheriff?” Hart demanded. “Hudson is my suspect. If anyone finishes that interview, it will be me!” Gordon couldn’t prevent a small smile from emerging as the look of surprise crossed Wyatt’s face. The sheriff was a big man, built along the lines of a fit John Wayne, and when he slowly stepped forward, his sheer physical presence overwhelmed the much smaller and less fit detective.

“Maybe you should repeat yourself, Detective, because I know I didn’t hear you correctly. I know you didn’t just contradict how I choose to handle an interview taking place in my department. Especially considering that you’re a guest in my county,” Wyatt drawled.

For the second time that day, Gordon wondered whether Hart was going to start a fight or back down. He had to admit he was a little disappointed when he chose the latter.

“Fine,” the detective grated. He shot an angry look in Gordon’s direction. “Am I allowed to observe?”

“Keep running your mouth, and you’ll be escorted out of this county, never mind have the chance to observe,” Wyatt warned. “Do we understand each other?”

Detective Hart gave a curt nod. “I need to use the restroom, if you gentlemen will excuse me.”

They watched him go, and Wyatt released a long breath. Without speaking, he went back down the hall toward the interrogation room. Gordon followed, and when they passed the conference room, the sound of voices drew them to the door.

Stacy walked into the hall as they approached. “Sheriff, are we ready to go back in?”

“In about three minutes, Stacy.” He moved to stand just inside the door and greet the room’s occupants. Gordon heard Beth ask a question, and he stepped closer so that he could hear her better. Stacy moved back a couple of steps to give him better access, but she didn’t retreat completely.

As Wyatt talked with Beth, Gordon looked down at Stacy. “I’d like to make sure this is a more productive interview than that earlier fiasco,” he told her in a low voice. “I didn’t expect things to get quite that heated.”

Stacy didn’t respond, but pointed toward the observation room. Gordon stepped back and allowed her to precede him across the hall. When she closed the door behind them, he was surprised.

“Correct me if I’m wrong, Agent Gordon, but aren’t you responsible for bringing that man here?” She crossed her arms and leaned up against the wall opposite the door.

Hands in his pockets, Gordon nodded. “I am.”

“Then why are you so surprised that everything went to hell in there?”

Gordon pulled his hands free.

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