Frank has access to commercial databases in town that we just don’t have.”

“Frank’s company paid four hundred dollars in cash while I was three hours away at a logistics meeting in Columbus,” I said.

“And Bennett told me Frank was in his bedroom taking folders out of the closet.”

Lauren let go of her silver earring and took a small step back toward the front door.

“Bennett is seven, Claire.

Kids repeat stuff they hear on TV when they’re anxious.”

“He remembers pressing his thumb on a blue document,” I said.