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She told him about the old abandoned grocery store with its rows of rusted shelves, and how she was attacked by Black Hoodie when she went to investigate.
“You said you only saw some of his profile, that he was youngish, slender, wearing loose jeans and a black hoodie.”
She paused, frowned. “Yes, that’s right, and I saw him talking on a cell phone. Too bad I couldn’t hear what he said.”
Wilde said, “He doesn’t sound like a local, but I can’t be one hundred percent sure. Whoever he is, he’s got to know I’m armed. And my deputy can be here in under a minute for backup. So I don’t think he’ll be hanging around.”
He inspected his handiwork and nodded. “I’ve gotta say, I haven’t been this surprised since I left Philadelphia. Do you or Agent Savich have any guesses as to what this is all about?”
Pippa flexed her fingers again. She said slowly, “No, except that someone seems to have a hate on for Agent Savich.”
He smiled. “I’m just now realizing how much I’ve missed real police work. Okay, now we wait for Agent Savich.”
