Carlos and Wayne paid the cab driver. Luckily, traffic was light. Carlos and Wayne raced to the front desk, flashed their badges, and demanded Steve’s room number. Carlos and Wayne then trotted over to Steve’s room in Intensive Care. Wayne and Carlos both breathed deeply. The detectives stood silent, trying to slow their breathing before opening the door. They wanted to portray tranquility and calm before entering. Finally, Wayne opened the door. Carlos entered first.
“Steve, it’s Carlos and Wayne from the Miami Police Department,” Carlos introduced them.
A fanged smile curled Steve’s lips. He recognized Wayne from the security camera. It was all coming together. Steve knew they were on to him, but he had proof of their misdeeds.
“Officers. How’s it going? I never forget a face,” said S
