Sort of, but no. Its more like hey, we know it was you but lets see how many bullshit ways you can think of to try to worm your way out of it. Its always feels like a waste of time.

Then Ill take the lead on it, Rachel said, reaching for the door.

Before she could open it, Jack stopped her. What happened back there? I saw it through the window. You were about to pass out or faint or something. So whats going on?

I have no idea what that was about, she said. Maybe not enough sleep. Maybe not

Youre lying. I say that with as much friendliness as I can, but its true. I dont know what youre not telling me, but if its going to affect your work and our partnership, I think I have a right to know.

Her heart broke a bit at hearing this, but she kept the lie straight and on the surface. Im fine, she said.

So fine that you thought it was a smart idea to go visit Alex Lynch?

There was more than just a bit of bite to the comment, but Rachel let it go. She opened the door to the interrogation room and Rachel stepped inside. After a moments hesitation, Jack joined her.

When they stepped inside, they saw that another officer had already been in to give Claire water, a pack of cheese crackers, and a box of tissues. Her eyes were red from crying and she looked exhausted. She studied both agents with equal scrutiny and when she was done, seemed not to care.

Ms. Allen, Rachel said, Im going to ask you what may sound like a stupid question, but I need to make sure. Do you know why youre here?

Yes.

Good. Id like to hear it from you, though.

I had broken into that womans house. Cassie McNeil. And I was going to kill her. But you came in and stopped me.

Sounds accurate, Rachel said. And this wasnt the first time, was it?

Claire shook her head slowly and her face seemed to go through several different emotions all at once. One moment it seemed she might start crying again, and the next it seemed like she might start screaming and cursing at them.

We were told by a supervisor at Regency Fertility Clinic that there was recently a disturbance with you coming in to ask about your donated eggs. Is that true?