THE DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN. James wanted to knock, but changed his mind. His boss seemed to be deep in his thoughts so he thought he’d better just leave.
When he turned away, McNamara said, “Come in, James, it isn’t a problem.”
“Did something happen, sir?”
“Unfortunately, aye,” McNamara said. He left the window and sat down at his desk. “McCullen called. He seemed very agitated because we arrested Thompson.”
“Any connection to him?”
“No, not him personally. He didn’t get into the details. I understand his brother was one of Thompson’s clients. Of course, he said it was only a minor mistake. He wasn’t a constant client, but he didn’t want his name in any reports. You know the law for s****l relations with a girl underage.”
“What did you say, sir?” James asked curiously.
“I told him to sp
