“We already have the broken shackle in hand and the intake records from Dr.

Evelyn Reed at Tulsa General.”

“What does that mean for the filing?” Officer Vance asked.

“We’re taking this straight to the grand jury Monday morning,” Miller said, looking across the desk at Clay.

“We’ll be filing felony charges of child endangerment and unlawful restraint against Jaclyn Briggs.”

Clay kept his eyes on the floorboards.

“She thinks I’m meeting her to talk it through.”

“Keep it short, hand over her things, and don’t argue,” Vance told him.