“I’m not asking about a decision. I’m asking about a forged signature and a drug in my daughter’s drink.”
“That’s not—”
“Say it.”
“I’m not doing this on your porch.”
She left. I didn’t chase her down the driveway. People rarely break in front of the person forcing them to.
I called Detective Marsh instead and gave her everything.
She was quiet a long moment.
“Colonel Carter,” she said finally, “I think it’s time we talked to your brother-in-law.”
PART 7
Colin sat for a formal interview two days later, lawyer present, after the financial crimes unit subpoenaed Meridian’s accounts and found exactly what I’d expected them to find.
I wasn’t in the room. Marsh gave me the outline that night. Later, once charges were filed, I read the full statement myself, and it did not get easier the second time.
