No, we have not been harassing them, Rachel said. But we have been questioning them to try to find some answers.

So how do you think I can help you with your investigation? Vick asked. I can pretty much assure you that all of the women I have worked with at both of those clinics are one hundred percent absolutely not killers.

Rachel still tried to remind herself of the emotional trauma this woman had been through during her careerhaving to tell Lord only knew how many women that they would never be able to conceive a child; it certainly could not be an easy task. And then the poor womans own horror story of having the so-called miracle baby after so much struggle and effort, only to lose it.

But she also had a case to close and she could not get past the suspicion that this doctorwho was visibly getting angrier and angriermight very well be their killer.

Well, let me repeat the facts as we know them, Rachel said. Somehow, someone is not only targeting women because they are getting fertility treatments at these two clinics, but they also seem to know the dates the treatments are scheduled for. So, in addition to looking at patients that have familiarity with both clinics, weve also had to look at employees. And, as you might know, youre the only doctor in the past year or so that was floating back and forth between both clinics. You worked for Regency but also as something of a freelance consultant for Greenfield, right?

Yes, thats true. So if I can…

And then, just before the murders began, you picked up another job here.

Vicks brow furrowed and her jaw unhinged as she started to understand the purpose of their visit. She levelled her eyes at them in what was both pain and hatred. Rachel was able to keep her composure but had no clear idea of how to push forward. Thankfully, Jack stepped in. When he spoke, he sounded sincere and apologetic, but Rachel could tell that it was going to do no good.

We know about your history, he said softly. And while neither of us can imagine what it must have been like, we have to do our jobs. As FBI agents, we cant look past the coincidence of it all.

Coincidence? Pauline asked. It looked like she might scream or start weeping at any moment. You mean my struggle to have a baby and then to lose it a year later? You think that makes me a killer?

Her voice was getting louder and she took two steps closer toward them. One more step and she would literally be screaming right into Jacks face.