Nathan ran the key card across the scanner that opened the Interrogation Room’s door, and Crystal pushed it open. The couple walked into the room together. The woman who’d supplied the eggs was on one side of the desk, while Officer Parks was sitting opposite her.

When the woman saw Crystal, she turned to Parks and said, “She isn’t supposed to be here. Aren’t you going to do your job and lock her up?”

Parks nodded and said, “I’m on it.” He had no idea what had happened between ...