“I checked them both out, interviewed them under the auspices of an HDD case, and they seemed fine. Also had Brigid run their financials and nothing popped on either one,” Angus said.

“Why don’t I take another run at them?” Wolfe asked, flashing his teeth. “The problem had to have happened in that ambulance, and I’m not constrained by a badge any longer.”

Like Wolfe had ever been constrained. “Okay, but when the ambulance arrived at County, a Dr. Shelman verified time of death. I’ve interviewed her as well and she seemed solid.” Angus shoved a hand through his hair, trying to find an angle he hadn’t already pursued. “I can’t explain any of it, but I know Lassiter is alive.”

“Okay,” Wolfe said easily, finishing his beer.

Angus turned, looking at the ex-soldier. “That’s it? Just okay? You trust me?”

“Sure. If you say Lassiter is alive, I believe it. I always have,” Wolfe said, bending to the right and plucking another beer bottle out of a bag.

Angus didn’t know what to say, so he took another big gulp of the microbrew. Responsibility landed harder than ever on his shoulders. His team trusted him, so he had to be smart. To be right about this. “Take a run at the paramedics. Jethro, how about you go at the doctor? I’ve had Brigid track her as well, and no red flags, except the woman works way too hard.”

“Is she pretty?” the Brit asked.

Angus shrugged. “Only if you like them tall, leggy, and smart.”

“I do.” Jethro smiled. “Finally, an assignment that won’t get me shot.”

“Maybe,” Wolfe said. “You never know. If the leggy doctor is the bad guy, she might shoot you in the face. Just sayin’.” He pushed his beer away from the edge of the table as Roscoe had tiptoed closer. “Nice try, puppy.” He patted Roscoe’s dejected head. “Don’t feel bad. Next time I come, I’ll bring your buddy Kat to see you.”

Angus concentrated on protecting his team. “I would’ve thought Pippa would be the first target, but Lassiter has gone after Nari. Now he might go in random order, just to mess with us. Or there’s a clue in the notes we haven’t found yet.” He made a mental reminder to demand all notes the next day at Metro. “How’s Dana? Being scared like this probably isn’t good for a pregnant woman.”

Wolfe nodded. “She’s writing an in-depth piece on all this and expects interviews from all of us once we catch this guy. Doesn’t seem scared, but she never does. Although she might be getting a little tired of me telling her to sit down. Isn’t sitting down supposed to be healthy?”

Angus shook his head. “I don’t know anything about pregnant women. Sorry.”