The two detectives returned to the interview room.
“We’re going to have you taken back home,” Bass said. “I’ll make arrangements with one of the officers. We’d like to meet you there. You can show us around. But don’t touch anything until we get there.”
Elli nodded.
Before she rose from the chair Macky asked, “How long have you known Roberts?”
“About four years.”
“When did you see him last?”
“Yesterday morning, before he left.” She showed a little hesitation. “I mean, he was there. I didn’t get up. I stayed in bed. He leaves early for work.”
“Has he been acting different lately?” Macky continued.
“Different? What do you mean?”
Bass interrupted. “Do you know where he was Tuesday the eighteenth?”
“Last Tuesday? Was that when we got all that rain?”
“Yes,” Bass replied.
“He was wit
