The knocking on my door brings me out of a daze as I walk to it.
“Low?”
“You know there’s an undercover car outside, right?”
“Yeah,” I nod my head, opening the door wider for her. “What are you doing here?”
“Well, do you think they can hear me?”
“No.” But I nod, counteracting what I’m actually saying, before walking over to the window and opening the blinds enough so I can see them and they can see me. “I mean, legally they would need a warrant for that.” My voice rising as I say it.
The patrol officer’s eyes come up, looking straight into mine before they widen.
Could it be a coincidence? Sure. But I know it isn’t.
“Good. Cause you know Sherri sent me over with the last bit of the paperwork, just making sure it’ll stay confidential.”
Nodding my head, I nod towards my office. Closing the door, I reach over and hit the button for the blinds. Turning toward her once they’re lowered and starting.
“They can’t hear anything now.”
She gives me a questioning look.
“With the blinds down and the door shut, no signal can get through.”
“Oh, okay.”
“So what do I need to sign?”
“Um.” She pauses, looking around. “That’s not actually why I’m here.”
“Okay…?” I give her a questioning look as I move over to my desk, sitting down. She sits down in the other chair in the room.
“Technically, there is one signature that’s needed, but it’s not that big of a deal.”
“Then why are you here?”
“Drew has a date tonight.”
“What?”
“She’s going on a date.”
“With whom?”
“Some guy in our class.” She rolls her eyes. “I asked her why, and she said she wanted to make sure.”
Nodding my head, I know what she’s trying to say. I know what Drew wants to make sure of. “That sounds reasonable.”
“Eli.” Low glares at me. “You and I both know she makes terrible decisions. Let’s keep you from murdering anyone else.”
It actually makes me laugh out loud, and I nod. “She won’t listento me if I call and tell her not to.”
“You’re right.” She nods. “So, show up.”
“That’s an awful idea.”
“No, it’s not.” She laughs again. “He’s a bitch. Scare the shit out of him, and he’ll leave.”
