Chief Parnell met Blaze out in front of the police station a few minutes after three.
She walked up to him, smiling. “I appreciate you doing this for me.”
“Just police courtesy.” He smiled. “Besides, I wanted to meet you.”
“Sounds like you might be a fan.”
“I am when my wife lets me. Trouble is, she has headaches a lot.”
Blaze gave him a knowing smile as they got into the car.
As the car merged with the traffic, the chief looked over and noticed Blaze wringing her hands. “Have you ever viewed a body before?”
“No,” Blaze said nervously, and then memories of her aunt and uncle’s dead bodies swam before her.
“I remember the first time I ever viewed a body. You’d think it’d get easier, but it doesn’t. Especially when it’s kids. Know what I mean?”
“Where is he?”
“Not far from here. Su
