The blue-and-white crime scene tape was a great deal further back than usual. But, to our surprise, DCI Burton was on this side, having aged about ten years by the time we arrived, forcing our way through the already gathering media.
"Thanks for coming," she says with sincerity. "I am really out of my depth with this one.
Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service Terrorism Unit has taken over this investigation. The United Kingdom Government COBRA committee has already met to discuss the research, and the FBI will assist the analysis for their expertise on radioactive weapons."
"Looks like you've got everything covered," I say.
"No, we haven't," Burton said, directing us away from the media so that no one would detect dissension in the ranks. "The police and Dr Baker, the Home Offi
