“I saw it long enough to interpret the implications later. Now, are we going to spend the morning arguing about what I’m allowed or not allowed to know, or are we going to find Jonathan’s killers?”

“I need to finish interviewing your cousin,” Mancini said.

“No, you don’t. You’ll be wasting time. Jesse’s told you what he knows. I suggest you look for where Jonathan’s car was damaged. Maybe you’ll luck into some CCTV footage. Unless you want Cory to get the jump on you.”

Bradshaw turned to the detective. “Have you kept Finch’s name off the radio transmissions?”

“Yes. I hope to notify next of kin before any ID is announced.”

“Good.” Bradshaw sighed. “And I guess I’d better be the one to do that. It means going to Richmond, so if you can keep a lid on his name for another two hours, I’d appreciate it. I’ll call you once it’s done.” He turned to Ethel. “Would you be willing to go with me? I’d ask one of the women agents, but that would only delay us. I know you’ll offer some words of comfort to his family.”

“Of course,” Ethel said. “I’ll need about twenty minutes.”

Bradshaw stood. “I know I look a mess, but I don’t have time to run home.”

Mancini and Ethel rose.

The detective smiled. “I live a few blocks from here, Cory. You’re welcome to my bathroom and a razor.”

“Thanks. I’ll follow you.” Bradshaw took a step toward the foyer. “Ethel, I’ll be back to pick you up in twenty, and you can share some more of your opinions along the way.”

As soon as the men left, Ethel called up to Jesse. “I’m going to Richmond. But come down. I need to talk to you.”

He was there so quickly Ethel suspected he’d been listening from the top of the stairs.

“What did you hear?” she asked.

“That Director Bradshaw’s going to share some things.” His eyes widened. “And that he threatened to go to the attorney general.”

“A bluff. He’d never make it as a poker player.”

“But what about the money? That’s evidence you’re hiding from him.”

“No. That’s evidence I’m hiding from Frank. I’ll tell Cory I couldn’t mention it in front of an Arlington police officer. Now, let’s go look at that money before I get dressed.”

Jesse followed Ethel down to the basement workout room. She went straight to the weight bench and pulled out the gym bag. She sat on the bench and patted a place beside her. “Sit. I want to show you something.” She withdrew a wad of bills and slipped off the rubber band. “Look at this top bill.” She peeled off a C-note and handed it to him.