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Two hours later Hamlin was gone, replaced by two officers by the names of Gillard and Lee. Lee positioned himself outside in an unmarked car so he could keep an eye on the approach. Gillard took up position in the front room where he had a view of the hallway and the stairs. Christopher eyed them carefully, he didn't want to trust them, but he also didn't have much choice. Hamlin vouched for them and their replacements, who would be coming in the morning.
After introductions they kept to themselves and Christopher had nothing to do with himself. He walked the upstairs hall of his home, moving from one photo frame to another. He saw his mother laughing at a BBQ with friends. He remembered the BBQ. His dad had burnt the burgers, and coming far short of perfection had almost ruine
