Chapter 199

INT. - ATHERTON'S OFFICE - AFTERNOON

Gerri should have taken Thomas and Moore with her. She knew it, understood this whole cooperation thing was important. That she was gaining a certain wild card, lone gunman reputation in the department. But it was so much easier to work alone.

Or with her friends. Neither of which she felt comfortable calling on just now. Ray's attitude still troubled her and the captain's questions about Kinsey left Gerri feeling adrift and oddly alone. Of course, she trusted both women completely. She hated the tiny sparks of fear and concern that jangled around inside her.

No wonder she was so damned cranky all the time. Sure that was the reason.