Smoke and Mirrors

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Brad was putting the envelope containing the bonds in the evidence vault when Brad’s deputy, who was posted at the Gardner’s driveway, called to say that Cyn had arrived at the plantation with Agent Keen and Dr. Barnett. Brad asked him how the girl looked and the deputy said she looked the same as usual to him.

“Thank God,” Leigh said with a shaky sigh.

As they were leaving the building, Brad’s phone rang. “Sheriff Watson from next door,” Brad said, reading the caller ID. He listened for a few seconds, said, “I’m on my way,” and hung up. “There was a big explosion on six twelve. Seems it came from the levee right there at the county line. Sheriff Watson’s on his way out there with firefighters and units.”

“That’s out at the equipment barn by RRI’s land?” Winter asked.

Brad nodded.

Winter said, “I think I saw that explosion when we were in Klein’s suite.”

“I need to check it out,” Brad said. “I can have somebody take you home.”

“I’ll go with you,” Leigh said.

“If it’s going to take a while, Winter can drive you home and I’ll get a ride,” Brad said. “I know you want to see Cyn and I’m sure she wants to see you.”

“I think Cyn’s in good hands,” Leigh said, smiling and slapping his shoulder playfully from the backseat.