“We’re not assuming we know what those pills were.

The hospital can test for some things.

We also need the original bottle, any prescriptions, and the earlier clinic’s records.”

I gave her permission to contact me and shared copies of the messages Curtis had sent.

Sadie, resting with the television muted, told the detective about the unmarked bottle and the doctor with the purple glasses.

“Can I get in trouble?” she asked.

“No,” Vale said.