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Nina made a note.
“Are we done?” Kara said. “It’s been a long day and I’m really hungry.”
Rebecca cleared her throat. “We’re in the process of getting warrants for your banking records, Ms. Quinn—”
“Detective Quinn,” Kara said. “And you have no cause for my bank records.”
“On the contrary, you threatened Mr. Chen and have the contacts and expertise to hire a professional.”
Nina cleared her throat.
“You are accusing my detective of a serious crime,” Elena said. “As her advocate, I’m going to recommend that she stop this interview and you can talk to her with her lawyer present.”
“We are not accusing Detective Quinn of any crime,” Nina said diplomatically.
“Ask me,” Kara said.
“This doesn’t need to be adversarial,” Nina said.
“Tell that to your fed there.”
Rebecca reddened.
“Detective Quinn,” Nina said, “did you hire anyone to kill David Chen?”
“No.”
“Would you be willing to voluntarily turn over your banking records?”
“No.”
“If you have nothing to hide...” Rebecca said, holding her hands palms up, “you should cooperate.”
Kara didn’t say anything. She wasn’t taking the bait. Rebecca Chavez was just like Bryce Thornton, only with a prettier face and higher rank.
“There is no need for this,” Matt said. “Lieutenant Gomez already verified Kara’s alibi, and jumping through these hoops is only further damaging the already tense relationship between the FBI and LAPD.”
“I apologize,” Nina said and sounded like she meant it, “but if the FBI is investigating Mr. Chen’s murder, we need to interview all witnesses and verify alibis for the record.”
“You don’t have this investigation,” Elena said. “This is an LAPD homicide investigation. Out of the kindness of my heart, I agreed to share information with Agent Chavez, but that’s it.”
Now Nina looked confused, and a bit irritated. “I apologize. I was under the impression that Agent Chavez was building a case and I needed to be present for the interviews.”
“I am building a case,” Agent Chavez said. “This is a joint investigation.”
“Take that up with my boss,” Elena said, “because this is not a joint investigation. Senior Detective Caprese is lead, under my command. I will give you a copy of all his reports because of your interest in the case, but if you interfere with our process, I will have my commander take it up with your director. We’re done here.”
Elena reached over and shut off the recorder. “You’re a piece of work, Chavez. You think you can just muscle your way in and take over a legitimate LAPD investigation?”
“That wasn’t the intent,” Agent Chavez said, jaw tight.
“Bullshit,” Elena said.
Kara enjoyed watching her lieutenant go off on the fed.
Matt rose and said, “I think we’re done here tonight. Nina, nice to meet you. Agent Chavez, we’ll talk tomorrow. Agent Wagner,” he acknowledged with a nod. He walked to the door and waited for the three women to rise, gather their notes and exit.
Nina looked like she wanted to say something, but simply said good-night to the group and followed Chavez and Sloane out.
