The Palm Beach Murders by James Patterson

Author:James Patterson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2021-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

I want to join some of the agency folk for a minute before I go—now more than ever. As I’m walking back down the aisle…there’s Detective Quinn, sitting in the last pew, way over on the far side.

I walk down behind the pew to greet him. “Pete? I didn’t expect to see you here.”

“Hello, Tim. Yeah, it’s an opportunity for a look at Ramon’s world, his people, his friends. I spoke with his father outside, and he welcomed me in.”

“See anything, Detective?”

“Tim, that’s out of order here. You take care of your people. I’ll be leaving soon.”

“Absolutely. Sorry. I do appreciate your diligence on all this.” I turn to cross over to where my agency people are clustered in small groups. I’m getting no eye contact, although I catch a glance from Chris and continue to the coffee urn, where Bonnie Jo is refilling her cup.

“Hey, Bon. Sorry to have to see you here, that’s for sure.”

“For a whole lot of reasons. Right?”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Shhhh…hold it down, Tim. Not the time or place. I know everyone’s glad you’re here.”

“Really? Sure doesn’t feel like it.”

“Well, they can’t help but notice that the detectives seem to be talking to you more than anyone else.”

“Gee, Bonnie, I wonder why? I’m second in command, they know that I know everyone, and they assume I know everything that goes on at work. Which, of course, I don’t.”

“Sure, I believe you. You just better hope the others do.” She walks over to one of the groups.

I fill my cup and head over to Paul, standing there with Mo, Bill, Julie, and Chris. Mo breaks the awkward silence. “Hi, Tim, thanks for being here.”

“Of course, Mo. Of course.” My phone vibrates and I look down to see that it’s Tiffany again….

Tim!!!!!!!!!!

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