Morgan got to his feet on his own, inspecting the damage hed done. It wasnt too bad. Some mud. A tear in his shirt near the shoulder. Totally worth it.

They hadnt even gotten back to the school before Hutton started talking. I just wanted to see my little girl, he protested. I was going to slip into the assembly right as it started, stay in the back, see her, and slip out before anyone knew I was there. I know Im not supposed to be on school grounds. I know Im not allowed to drive her anywhere. I cant believe theyd send the FBI over this! No wonder this country is going to hell in a handbasket.

Danielle stopped and turned to Mr. Hutton. You think were here to talk to you about you being on school grounds?

You arent?

Danielle shook her head. Wed like to talk to you about Dr. Lexa Windham.

Who? If Hutton was acting, he deserved an Oscar for it. Morgans exhilaration started to turn to unease. I dont know any Lexa Windham.

Morgan opened his mouth to ask about Michelle Schultz, but Danielle shot him a look so filled with ice that he clammed up and they made the rest of the drive in silence except for Danielles call to someone at headquarters letting them know they were bringing in a suspect.

Once they were downtown, Danielle pulled into the parking garage attached to the headquarters. Two men emerged from a doorway where theyd clearly been waiting. Who do you have there, Hernandez? the taller of the two asked.

Danielle stepped out of the car. That would be Mr. Cole Hutton. He is a suspect in the deaths of Michelle Schultz and Lexa Windham, but dont book him for those. Lets go for obstruction of justice.

The shorter agent laughed. He ran?

She nodded. Morgan got out of the car to stand beside her.

This guy, too? the short one asked.

Danielle shook her head this time. No. This is Morgan Stark. Hes consulting on the case.

Looks like a pretty active consultation. The agent pointed at Morgans torn shirt and muddy clothes.

A little too active, Danielle said, striding toward the elevators.

Morgan followed her. What now?

Theyll book Hutton and take him to an interview room where I will question him. She glared at him. You may watch from the observation area, but thats it.

What if I think of a question you should ask? What was the big deal?

Write it down. You can give it to me later. They got off the elevator and Danielle led him to where he could watch the interrogation from. You need anything? A glass of water? A towel?

Morgan shook his head.

Fine. Ill be back. Stay here. She stopped at the doorway to glare at him again. I mean it. Stay here.