Chapter 42“Hey, hey,” Det. Britto said as he entered Emery's office in a huff. “Leads on this Ulrich girl are coming in from all over the country.”
Abi has just taken a seat. “The country? That doesn't pinpoint her whereabouts.”
Det. Britto took the chair next to her.
Emery seemed pleased. “We're confident. With these new developments the Supreme Court will listen to us. Hopefully the Governor will too.”
“Oh yes, please.” But the possibility sounded too good to be true.
Emery closed a folder and set it aside. “Expect anything. The route this case has taken over the years has been like careening down a switchback road.”
Joe sat beside Abi and took her hand. “Does it look like we'll have enough to get the Governor's attention?” Eagerness showed on his face, with signs of the strain tak
