I repeated. “If she was afraid, why didn’t she call 911, or call you directly? She had your number.”“I don’t know.”“What if she’s dead?” I looked up at Malone. “What if I could have saved her if I’d gotten here sooner?”“We don’t know that she’s dead.” He turned to talk to the two officers who had returned. It sounded like the problem was that no one was home in the other apartments and very few in the surrounding homes. Most people were at work this time of day.“Let’s get crime scene in here.” Malone punched some numbers into his cell. “Rope off this area.” He gestured toward the stairs and apartment.“I’ll have someone drive you home.” Malone reached a hand down to help me up.“I’m okay to drive.” I was shaky, but I could drive.“Are you sure?”I nodded.“We haven’t picked up Brody yet, but we’re still watching his place, and he has to come home sometime.”“This has to have something to do with him, doesn’t it?”“Let’s just say I have a lot of questions for him.”I should have gotten more information from her.
