As soon as Barry finished his confession, Leroy leaped up from his seat. “Let’s go, Fitzcullins. We’ll bring him in.” He had a smile on his face and his red, spikey hair was starting to stick out from under his Sonny Bono wig.
Howard said, “Something’s wrong. He’s covering up for someone.”
Brian looked as though he was caught between the detective and the sheriff, but Leroy came around and grabbed his arm. “C’mon. Help me get him.”
Barry didn’t put up a fight. Good to his word, he went willingly. As they walked him out, Sam and Melody followed. Sam said, “Don’t worry, Barry. I’ll call our lawyer. He’ll make this right.” Melody kept sobbing.
Leroy told them, “You can’t come with us. Go home if you want.”
Brian said in a soft voice, “I’ll keep you both informed.”
A few minutes later, t
