She nodded. “Can't say I disagree.” “Then you're a little cracked yourself. Most people thought I was flat-out looney-tunes to leave all that glamour and sunshine for this cold nothingness.” She watched him “Why did you leave?” “I quit the force.” “Why?” He dropped his gaze. “I don't think ...” “Try me,” she said. A long moment passed before he spoke. “It was a hostage situation. Kids at a small private school in Bel Air. Three gunmen entered a classroom of first graders and threatened to shoot them one at a time unless they were given ten million dollars. For some of the parents that was pocket change. Higher ups decided to go along with the demand and grab the gunmen as they left. I headed the team tasked with making the capture. But something went wrong with the money drop. All h

