Third degree by James Patterson & Andrew Gross

Author:James Patterson & Andrew Gross [Patterson, James]
Format: epub
Tags: Women detectives, Women in the professions, Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, Female friendship, Policewomen, San Francisco (Calif.), Fiction / Suspense, Terrorism
ISBN: 9780755300235
Publisher: Headline
Published: 2004-03-04T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 54

“HEY, LIEUTENANT,” Cappy Thomas shouted as I walked in the following morning. “Leeza Gibbons on the line. Entertainment Tonight? Wants to know if you can do lunch.”

I had made the mistake of calling Jacobi from the plane last night, and maybe gave a few too many details about the day. Some snickers rippled around the squad room.

I took some hot water back to my desk. A light was flashing on my phone. I punched it in.

“Listen, LT” — Jacobi’s voice — “me and the missus were thinking about heading over to the Big Island sometime in July. Any chance you can snag the G-3?”

I punched off the line, spooning a pouch of Red Zinger into my mug.

“Hey, LT, phone!” Cappy yelled again.

This time I picked it up and snapped, “Look, I didn’t sleep with him, I didn’t ask for the jet, and while you bozos were scratching your balls back here, I actually moved the homicide case along.” “I guess that’ll have to do as an update.” Cindy laughed. “Oh God . . .” I lowered my head, letting the blood drain

from my face. “Believe it or not, I didn’t call to bust your chops. I’ve got news.”

“I’ve got news, too,” I said, thinking of Jill. “Yours first.” Cindy’s tone was urgent, so I didn’t think she was talking about Jill.

“Your fax should be ringing any second.”

Just then Brenda knocked on my window, and handed me

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