Katherine was apparently not expecting such a direct question. She looked nervously around the room and nodded. Not like today. But meth. Yeah…the apple doesnt fall too far from the rotten tree, does it?

She came to us when she got into town, Pam explained. We told her she could stay here for a while, but there were to be no drugs in this house.

So why were you looking for an address for the Fullers? Kate asked.

Because I want to confront them. I dont care about jail time or anyone getting in trouble. I just want them to know that I know what they did. I want to meet my sister. I mean…Im not mad at them. Hell, she probably had a better life with them than she would have if shed stayed with my asshole parents.

Kate nearly told her about the Fullers and the missing girl that she was claiming to be her sister. But until she knew the story was factual, she wasnt going to reveal such information. But then again, she had to reveal some of it. Especially if they wanted Katherines assistance in getting deeper into the case

Katherine…weve been visiting Deton, Virginia, for the last few days. Its where the Fullers were living.

Were? Did they move again?

No, DeMarco said. They were murdered. Which is why we find it very interesting that you were asking about them eight days ago.

Now wait just a minute, Pam said. Katherine has been here with us for nearly two weeks. Ten days, I think its been now.

Kate felt a tension headache building behind her eyes as she tried to make sense of the situation. Katherine…would you be willing to come with us to Deton? If what youre telling us is true, you could be essential to solving the case.

You mean figuring out who killed them?

That, Kate said, and who kidnapped your sister.

Katherine seemed to fall into a slight trance at this comment. Slowly, she started to shake her head. No. I dont want to spend any time in a police station. I can tell you everything I know and I can help over the phone or whatever, but no…I dont want to go to some other town.

Kate supposed she understood this. And really, in the grand scheme of things, it wasnt like Katherine being there in Deton would help the case move any faster.

Katherine, what can you tell me about the Fullers? Do you remember them at all?

Barely. They would come over to the house every now and then, trying to be friends with my folks, I think. Over time, I started to realize that one of the reasons they never stuck around for very long was probably because of my folks lifestyle. That and, of course, they stole my sister. She just…