It only took two for the buzz to sound and the gate to creak open. Karen blasted through so quickly her car scraped the edges of the gate as it passed. They tore down the long driveway and dashed out, where they were met at the South House main entrance by Nancy Salter, who stood in doorway like a bouncer at a bar.

Youre trespassing, she yelled as they ran toward her. If you dont want to be personally sued, I suggest you turn around right now.

Too late for that, Jessie muttered to herself.

We have a warrant, Karen announced. You can move out of the way or be arrested right now.

Salter looked briefly startled before recovering.

Show it to me, please, she said.

You can come with us while we search. Or you can hang here with one of the officers, who can show you a copy. But were coming in now.

Jessie stepped up so that she was face to face with Salter. The other woman was still taller than her, but she didnt seem all that intimidating anymore.

Move now, Jessie said. Or I will move you.

After a moments hesitation, Salter stepped aside. Jessie darted past her and turned straight toward West House. She glanced back and saw that Karen was right behind her. To her surprise, Detective Purcell was there too, though he looked reluctant to participate. It took less than a minute to reach the plastic sheeting outside the residential wing.

Ill open it, Jessie said to Karen. Cover me.

That area isnt safe to enter, Salter said, catching up to them.

Jessie looked back at her incredulously.

Dont waste our time with that, she said. Youre on the hook for this too, Nancy. Show us which room hes in or youll be charged as an accessory.

Salter shook her head.

You already know that Jaspers residence is upstairs, she maintained.

Not Jasper, Karen said. Paul Gilliardwhere would Jasper have put him?

The genuinely surprised expression on Salters face made Jessie reevaluate just how much she knew about what was going on. Involuntarily, Salter glanced at the end of the hall. Jessie ran in that direction. When she got to the last door on the left, she pressed her ear to it in the hopes of hearing voices. But there were none. Karen arrived seconds later.

Check if its locked, the detective said.

It was. She looked at Salter, who was just arriving, huffing heavily.

Unlock it, she ordered.

The woman did so reluctantly. Jessie pushed the door open and Karen stepped inside with her gun drawn. Jessie followed her, as did Purcell and two uniformed officers. They searched all the rooms of the residence but found no one. Karen looked over at Jessie with doubt in her eyes. Jessie could tell she was worried theyd screwed up.

Check the other guest rooms in the wing, Karen instructed the uniformed officers.

They hurried out.