Valerie Sutton?” he asked.

“Yes,” I said.

“I got in from the airport ten minutes ago.”

“She flew eleven hours from Germany today, Officer,” Trevor put in smoothly, moving closer and reaching to put a hand on my shoulder.

I jerked away from his touch at once.

Trevor adjusted his watch and gave the officer a quiet look.

“She’s worn out and upset.

Our daughter had a small discipline issue over her bedroom chores this afternoon.