“As I said, there are death certificates on all three,” Jennifer added. “It’s part of the reason I feel the ministry of health just wants these cases to disappear.”

“That’s confusing if it is true,” Laurie said to Jack. “What we are thinking about here is an Indian healthcare angel of death. Why would the hospitals, and even the ministry of health, want to help cover it up, which it is doing by avoiding an autopsy. It doesn’t make much sense.”

“I don’t think we’re going to be able to answer too many questions until we are reasonably sure our hypothesis about these deaths being murders is confirmed,” Jack said. “So let’s talk about tomorrow.”

They all glanced at their watches.

“Oh my goodness,” Jennifer said. “It’s already tomorrow. It’s after one. You guys better get some sleep.”

“I have an infertility appointment at eight a.m.,” Laurie said, agreeing.

“That’s at the Queen Victoria Hospital,” Jack said. “That’s going to get us there early.”

“I made it there so we’d have an in of sorts.”

“That was a great idea,” Jennifer said.

“I understand your grandmother’s body is in a basement cooler,” Jack said to Jennifer.

“That’s correct. Very close to the staff cafeteria.”

Jack nodded, deep in thought.

“What time should we meet up in the morning before heading out?” Jennifer asked. “And where? Should we breakfast together?”

“You, young lady,” Jack said with authority, “are going to stay here at the hotel. After what you experienced today, it is too dangerous for you to be running around outside. You really shouldn’t have come to meet us at the airport.”

“What!” Jennifer demanded. She leaped to her feet, arms akimbo, challenging Jack.

“I have to give you credit,” Jack said calmly. “It seems that your suspicions and persistence have opened a can of worms here in New Delhi, but in so doing you have put yourself in jeopardy. I think Laurie will agree with me.”

“I do, Jennifer.”

“You have to let us try to prove what you’ve managed to uncover,” Jack continued. “I can’t participate unless you are willing to step back. I refuse to have your life on my conscience for this possible conspiracy.”

“But I’ve put—” Jennifer tried to complain, but she knew Jack was right.

“No buts!” Jack said. “We can’t even be sure we’ll be able to do much. Is that worth risking your life?”

Jennifer shook her head, then slowly sat back down. She glanced at Neil, but Neil nodded that he agreed with Jack.

“Okay,” Jennifer said with resignation.

“That’s it, then,” Jack said while slapping his thighs. “We’ll keep you guys informed. I’d prefer you stay in your room, but I know that’s asking a bit much, and it’s probably not necessary. Just stay within the hotel.”

“Can I help?” Neil asked.