I texted Liz, but not before Jill's message came through when I set foot on the sidewalk outside town hall.
Head back to the center, the deputy sent. Could use the backup.
Liz get in touch? I climbed into the front seat of my car as Jill responded.
Yup, she sent. Bring her.
Okay then. A quick drive down the block carried me to the steps to the sheriff's office where Liz stood waiting, her dark sunglasses making her look even more the special agent. She waved while she descended the stairs, climbing into the passenger's seat without a word. Nope, those she saved for after I pulled away, taking a right at the stop sign on the corner, heading out to the edge of town and the drive up the mountain while she spoke.
"That cousin of yours," she said, so droll I glanced sideways with a start, the tight line of her normally full lips making me grimace. "He's quite the character."