Chapter 15
The taped statement took more than an hour. The FBI agent from Tampa asked all the questions. When it was over, Xavier and Peter as well as Bradley disconnected the conference call. Gary Bush, Elena’s husband, walked the agent out the door. Xavier texted. Good job! Love you!
As Jake watched a second FBI agent drive the Lincoln away, Gary leaned against the doorjamb, flexing his neck. “How ya doing?”
“I’m good, thanks for asking. How’s the department treating you?”
“I’m up for lieutenant. Got a bunch of retirements looming and it’s crazy busy.”
“Dinner’s ready,” yelled Elena.
“Smells like lasagna,” added Gary. He held his stomach. “I’ve gained like twenty pounds since we got married.”
Jake followed him to the dining room. The table sat eight but there were only five chairs
