I read it twice.

And then I smiled.

His eyes narrowed to slits.

“What’s funny, Cordero?” “Nothing, Sheriff.” He leaned across the desk and dropped his voice to a growl.

“My son says your wife has been harassing his development firm for months.

I strongly suggest you take her home when she wakes up, and forget this unfortunate accident.” “And if I don’t?” His smug smile returned.

“Then life gets very complicated for a young soldier.” I stood.