Is that the only reason I’m here?’ ‘Maria, I have to ask you about everything that might have anything to do with this investigation, but let’s get off to the right start. I want what you want. I want to find the killer of your friends and bring them to justice. It’s that straightforward. That’s all I want.’ Maria felt tired and a little hazy from the long drive and the early start this morning, but that feeling was gone now and she was ready to deal with this Voight dude. Voight’s eyes were warm but his face was heavy and his eyes drowning in flesh. She was going to give him two hours and then drive back. She wasn’t staying the night or missing work tomorrow. This guy was like on a mission to nail her dad and it was disgusting. ‘I do have questions about your stepfather. I won’t deny that and I’m sure he has told you. Hasn’t he?’ ‘He’s the only father I’ve had so I call him Dad. Is that okay with you?’ ‘Of course.’ ‘I only have about two hours and when I leave here I’m driving home.’ ‘We have a motel room rented for you.’ ‘Unrent it.’ ‘You may be a very critical link in this, Maria.’ ‘Then you waited a long time to talk to me.
