Sarah showed her badge to the doorman, Tom, according to his name tag, and asked to be announced to Lauren Gardener's apartment.

"Is she expecting you, Officer Clark?" Tom asked, reaching for the phone.

"No, but she'll want to see me. It's about her case."

Tom made the call, spoke quietly, then nodded. "You can go on up.”

Sarah took the elevator up, using the ride to organize her thoughts. She had to be careful here. Had to give them enough information to protect themselves without ...