Thanks to Janette Seibel for suggesting the possibilities of the articling year; to Rick Mitchell, retired Staff Sergeant in charge of Major Crimes Section, Regina Police Service; to my editor, Dinah Forbes, for her intelligent and sensitive editing and her friendship; to Lynn Schellenberg, for bringing a fresh and perceptive eye to the manuscript; to Ashley Dunn, who is as determined as she is lovely, and – as always – to Ted, who makes everything possible.