INT. - REVEREND STERLING'S MANSION - AFTERNOON

Sterling's "from the neighborhood" lie had died the moment Gerri left the city limits, heading for the outskirts in pursuit of the reverend. She slammed her car door, hearing in absent attention the passenger front and back both close shortly after. There had been no solid, police work reason to bring Ray along, but Gerri was feeling vulnerable and wanted the girls with her. And, while she knew Ray needed to be at the morgue, ...