INT. - DR. PANTHER'S OFFICE to YARDLY HOUSE - AFTERNOON

Gerri towered over Angela's desk, Cici's receptionist's gulp of concern doing little to make the detective back off.

"What do you mean," she growled at the girl, "she's not here?"

"Dr. Panther is out for the afternoon," Angela squeaked before clearing her throat, reaching for the phone with a frown forming between her brows though her voice and hand shook. "You really need to go, Detective."

Gerri ...