I felt their sharp pinch on my wrists. “Is that really necessary?” Reese asked him. “Judgment call.” “Don’t you think Alcott will question your judgment? I mean, the doc here’s cooperating.” I felt rather than saw Green’s body shift slightly behind me. Then I heard him slide a key into the cuffs’ release and remove them. I smiled at the female agent. “Thanks, Agent Reese. I owe you one.” She knew better than to reply. Instead, she focused on Green as he swept the house with a gesture. “Okay, let’s find this prick. Reese, check out the basement. Zarnicki, the back rooms.” I shrugged. “Knowing Barnes, he’s probably halfway down Grandview by now, thumbing a ride.” “Don’t think so, buddy. We got another team out front, watching the house.
