Carlos ran into the bathroom and began to dry heave into the toilet. The disappearance of his niece Natasha and the stress of the investigation placed an enormous burden on his soul. His twin sister’s health was also beginning to suffer. Carlos had to check her into the psych ward. Carlos could no longer take the pain of it all. Chief Vargas was right: he was too close to the situation. He slumped over, breathing heavily and began to sob quietly into his hands. He went to bed, knowing that sleep would be brief and unsatisfactory. Why would it be different from any other night that week? His eyes closed and prayed for sleep.
Wayne also saw a change in Carlos’ body weight but did not mention it. He knew his partner was in pain. He almost went to the chief but decided against it. He knew tha
