“What about Nigel Watson?”
“He is still under investigation but is expected to be released. His lawyer is insisting that the case be dropped. I know the deputy director wants all of this to go away.”
John thanked Janice, then hung up. He was back where he started!
John returned to the hospital. Nigel was asleep. Ellen was trying to rest in a nearby chair. He wished he could take it all back. This family had been through a lot in such a short time.
Ellen opened her eyes. “Did the hacker talk?” she asked hopefully.
John didn’t want to bring her more bad news, especially now that her son was injured, but didn’t see the point in lying about it, either.
“No, he was released.”
All of her bottled-up emotions overwhelmed her, and she started weeping uncontrollably. John put his hand on her
