“If I need a lecture, I’ll attend a training seminar.”
“Come on, Inspector. We’re partners. You’re my guru. Didn’t you tell me letting the suspects get to us leads to mistakes?”
As though she had not heard him, she said, “Stay here and help Rolly get more information on Ricky and the VP. Get me something on Boy Anay. I’m going to see Bernal. It’s about time I get something good.”
Joshua let the admonition slide. “Are you sure you’ll be okay by yourself?”
She gave him another dismissive frown. “Just do your job.” She walked towards the door.
Joshua shook his head. She’s just having a bad day, he told himself. Remember, she saved your life from that crazy gun-toting motivational speaker. She’s just acting tough.
In the crime lab, Bernal was hunched over Justin’s body. Reflexively, he c
