“Okay, we’re here. Talk to me. What’s the urgency?” Jimmy asked. “Another fire?”
“No,” Barone said. “Frank, why don’t you fill Jimmy in while he’s been AWOL.”
“I’ve had another case. I was dealing with a local police department on a murder.”
“Yes, Detective Selfridge called us for, shall we call it a character reference? What I’m not happy about is your failure to disclose your involvement with what turned to murder. And what’s worse, you were on the premises when it happened. So, McSwain, it’s time to focus on the case we’ve enlisted your help on. Is that too much to ask.”
“I’m doing you all a favor. I still have other jobs.”
“Not the answer I was looking for,” Barone said.
He must be under pressure from his upper brass. Because Barone usually played good cop, at least he had when h
