I think they believe I had something to do with it. You want me to send cops? Mason turned the canoe, sent it swiftly to the exhausted girl. Showalters large head pivoted toward me. He angled himself in the chair so he faced me. Ill be happy to tell you what I told Mr Bradshaw. Hopefully, youll appreciate the fact that I’m just doing my job of investigating. You were an investigator. You know you have to eliminate all the possibilities if you want to do an honest job.’ Ive been looking for you. The female officer at the reception desk, once Id given her my name and asked to see Cory, said, I dont think thats possible — you’re not his lawyer.’ Oh, I know, I know, Drake said. Just one of those coincidences. Isnt it funny how theyll trap you, Perry? It wouldnt be any trouble at all to reach an entirely erroneous conclusion in a matter of that sort, just judging from circumstantial evidence. Thereve been rumors in the past that Congresswoman Bradshaw has had a long-standing drinking problem. Is that what we were seeing tonight? Yeah, but is he dead? Stone asked. Because its true. I wasnt about to interrupt them with some lame pep talk. You know him? Stone kept his speed up.See anything? While we ate I told him about how Id found Max Quane with his throat cut and why I hadnt waited around for the police, none of which seemed to disturb Slicks appetite in the least. Exactly, Mason said. Devine knew he could look intimidating as hell to certain people, particularly with his damaged face, and he moved to quickly defuse any rising apprehension. Whys that? Another decided improvement. The Glock was stuffed into my belt. But not even the Glock comforted me when I realized that the trailer wasnt locked. Not a good sign. There was a small window on the right side of the door. I went up to it and shone my light inside. We were about to when she started shooting at us..