Donors
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“You four stick around and collect evidence after forensics does their job. Tell Jane to call me on her way back to her office. We have to notify the families.” He jerked his head toward the door. “Ready to head out?”
I looked at J.T.
“Yeah, there’s no need for us to stick around,” he said.
We drove back in our cruiser. Sullivan, in front of us, drove alone in his. We arrived at the station and parked in the visitors’ spot on the fourth floor, five spots away from Sullivan. He was already parked and placing his vest in his trunk. We got out and did the same. The captain leaned back against his car and waited for us. “You two heading back to Milwaukee today?”
“Yeah, we still have plenty of daylight left. We’ll wrap up our paperwork with you, gather our stuff, and head out.”
Sullivan patted my shoulder as we crossed the footbridge together. “It was an honor getting to meet both of you.”
“And likewise, sir,” I said. “That goes for your entire team. I hope the families can find some peace when it’s all said and done.”
For the next hour, J.T. and I filled out paperwork about the case. Finally, after making a dozen copies, we headed to Sullivan’s office. I knocked, and he ushered us in.
“Wrapping it up?”
“Yeah, we’re about done here.” I counted out six copies and handed them to Sullivan. “Here you go, sir.”
“Thanks, Jade. Got your case files?”
“Yep.” I patted the folders under my arm. “We’ve got everything. Now to check out of the hotel we didn’t spend much time in.” I grinned. “It’s been a pleasure, sir.”
Sullivan shook our hands, and we followed the hallway to the main entry.
J.T. nudged my shoulder. “How about you driving for a while?”
“Sure thing, partner.”
I climbed in behind the wheel and drove south to our hotel. It took only fifteen minutes to gather our belongings and check out. We returned to the cruiser with our go bags in hand. I tossed the keys to J.T.
“What the hell is this?”
“I drove for a while, so I’m good.”
He shook his head. “Women.”
We hit the interstate twenty minutes later and were on our way north to Milwaukee. I was anxious to get home. I had barely spoken to Amber the entire time we were gone, so I sent a quick text saying we were on our way back.
As J.T. drove, I called Spelling. Even the condensed version of events took a good fifteen minutes to relay. I said we’d give him our detailed report at the regular meeting in the morning.
“Go home and get some rest. Sounds like you two have had a busy week. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Sounds like a great idea. I’m beat. Good night, sir.”
“Good night, guys.”
I clicked off speakerphone and hit End Call. My phone rang just as I dropped it in my pocket. I pulled it back out and looked at the screen. A wide smile crossed my face.
J.T. grinned. “Must be Amber.”
“It sure is.” I clicked Talk. “Hey, little sister, how have you been?”
“I’m good. Can you talk?”
“Sure. Is it private, because I have you on speakerphone?”
“No, it’s okay. Remember a few nights ago when I said I had a surprise to tell you but wouldn’t tell you in a text?”
“Yes, I do remember, now that you mention it. What’s the surprise?”
I suddenly heard two voices chime in at once, “We’ve been promoted!”
I laughed. “Is that Kate I just heard squealing with you?”
“Damn straight.”
“You’ve been promoted to what?”
Another voice took over the conversation. It was deep, manly, and very familiar.
“Jack? What the hell is going on?”
He chuckled. “They’re both moving into the bull pen under my wing and supervision. I’m their new boss. If everything works out right, these two ladies will be detectives by next summer.”
I had to pull the phone away from my face to avoid a broken eardrum. I laughed again. “It sounds like congratulations are definitely in order.”
“That’s why I’m calling. Please meet us at the Washington House when you get to town. We’ll be there celebrating.”
I recalled the last celebration we had there back when Kate and Amber got accepted into the police academy. We all had a hell of a hangover the next day. I knew better, but she was my little sister and I’d do anything for her.
I chuckled. “You got it, hon. Sleep is overrated, anyway.”
THE END
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