“Yes,” Sheldon sobbed. “But I didn’t kill him.”
“Then, why’d you lie to the police?” I demanded.
Sheldon looked directly at me, and his voice rose. “I didn’t lie to the police. They didn’t ask me about the window, and I think I was in shock. I’m not so much sorry for opening the window—it was the right thing to do by Ori—but I’ll always beat myself up for not being totally honest with the police.” He looked at Grandfather: “Will I be in trouble?”
Grandfather stood as a signal that the interview was complete. “Our final report which the police will see will include your opening of the window and failing to inform the police of your action. I would speak to your parents and seek legal counsel. Is it possible you will be precluded from assuming a rabbinical position? I do not know. But we
