She was busy on the phone with the forensic accountants when the chief knocked. Olivia motioned him to come inside.
“Yes, perfect. I’ll send the paperwork through. Thank you.”
“Good morning, sir.”
“Morning, Detective.” Appearing very uncomfortable, he asked, “Have you talked to Mason or Kat last night?”
She nodded.
“So you know I am two detectives short this morning?”
“Yes, sir.” She joined in the awkwardness.
“I might need you to step in if Jackson and Smith find themselves with too much on their plates. I’ll be interviewing for the vacancies as soon as tomorrow, so it might not even come to it.”
“Not a problem, sir. I am here if you need me.”
“Thank you, Detective.”
He asked about her current case and she gave her report–the forensic accountants were actually waiting for
