"I would never kill..." The garage began to tilt, and I slid down the decline.

Two hands and a paw reached out to steady me though. The officers and Detective Palmer spread into the garage, into the waiting area, and up the stairs into my apartment.

As soon as I was settled into a metal folding chair, Boxy whipped out his cell. "I'm calling my lawyer."

On my other side stood Cass who gently rubbed my back. It was the kindest thing a stranger had ever done for me. ...