Chapter 14

“This isn’t going to be fun,” Kev said, getting nods from the others as they watched Payne and the second detective approach.

Payne introduced his partner as Detective Walters. They each took a table and began collecting information on who each person was and how they knew Zeke.

When Detective Payne got to him, Neil told him his name, address, and phone number.

“How well were you acquainted with Mr. Hale,” the detective asked.

“We became friends during our junior year,” Neil replied. “We sort of drifted apart by the end of the year when we discovered we really had nothing in common. After that, well, to be honest I haven’t seen or talked with him since, until today.”

The detective nodded. “According to one of the women I’ve already spoken with, it appeared as if you and he had some sort of argument tonight, and a talk this afternoon that seemed to upset you.”

Neil worried his lip between his teeth then asked, “May I speak with you in private?”