Moreno called a supervisor.

Soon two evidence technicians arrived, carrying sealed kits and wearing disposable gloves.

I waited downstairs while they documented the suitcase exactly where Lorraine had left it.

At 2:26, Ortega joined me in the library.

“There is an object consistent with a handgun inside a concealed compartment.

We are going to handle this under our evidence procedures.

You are not taking that bag anywhere.”

“I wasn’t planning to.”