somehow. And frequently, we’ll find they collected on other insurance policies earlier. Repeat criminals.”
“I gather they’re not happy to be discovered.”
“Right, but it’s not our job to try the case. Just to provide evidence.” She stood, forcing Jim to take a step back.
“This digital camera is as important a tool as the computer. We get photos that prove the subject isn’t injured, and we send them over the Internet to the insurance company.”
“All right. Now, how about I go with you this afternoon, to see how you operate?” Jim’s voice was casual, as was his stance. But his eyes gave him away.
“No, thank you,” Carrie said coolly. “I work best alone.”
Jim took a couple of steps back, then he called to Will. “Will? Carrie doesn’t want me to go with her. She thinks she’ll be better alone.”
Carrie knew what Will’s response would be. She gathered her courage to resist his preference.
Sure enough, Will came out of his office. “Carrie, I think it would be a good idea for Jim to go with you.”
“Especially since I’m checking up on Richard Riley?” Carrie said, staring at Will.
“Well, it wouldn’t hurt to have someone with you,” Will said reasonably.
“Will, if you don’t think I can do my job, I’ll have my resignation on your desk tomorrow.” She drew a deep breath. “After I check on Richard Riley today!”
She picked up her files and headed for the door.
“Wait!” Will called.
Carrie didn’t want to stop, But it was Will. “Yes?” she asked, turning around.
“Jim will promise to stay in the car. In fact, I insist he do so, since he’s not licensed to carry a gun yet.”
“You know we don’t use guns to do our job,” Carrie insisted.
“I know. But I like you to have one for emergencies.” Will cleared his throat. “Just take Jim with you. Explain your approach and show him the files. He can read them while you’re contacting our suspect. That’s all, Carrie. You don’t mind, do you?”
Carrie minded. Not because she thought Jim was going along to protect her. But because she wouldn’t be at her best with the big man beside her. She was too conscious of him, too interested in his response.
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