“You’re certain that’s your assistant’s writing on the parcel?” Nelson asked.
“Positive. I’d recognize his scrawl and distinctive loops anywhere. Look, this is stupid. It’s probably campaign stuff he wanted me to have on hand. I told him I might not make it to the office in the morning.” Ashley brushed past Nelson. “I’ll open it. You’ve confirmed there’s no suspicious ticking.”
“Wait,” Josh said. “Let me cut the tape. Then, you can lift the lid and retreat if something is odd.”
Ashley huffed. “You’re behaving like a bunch of old women.”
“That’s our job,” Gerry said drily. “To keep you alive.”
“I’ll say I told you so once I prove the parcel is harmless.”
I told youJosh sent her a look reminiscent of one Matt might give her. A wave of shame engulfed her.
“I’m sorry. I’m acting like a
