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“She couldn’t,” said Decker.
“Why?”
“The keys were in the ignition. This car is old enough, so you have to put the keyinthe ignition, not just have it with you to start the car. So the key and the fob already would have been in the vehicle.” He eyed Natty. “Check out the ignition if you don’t believe me.”
“Okay, if that’s the case, where’s the print?” said Natty, looking confused.
“Good question.”
“What does its absence tell us?” asked Natty.
“Another good question,” said Decker. “And here’s one more. Why did she start the car first and then go back into the house and bring the luggage out? Why not bring the luggage out, start the car, and drive off? The way she did it, the lady had to make two trips instead of one.”
Natty’s brow furrowed. “Okay, I give. Why would she—?”
But Decker had already turned and walked off.
“Damn it, I hate when the sonofabitch does that,” exclaimed Natty.
Mars said, “Yeah, I get that. But second piece of advice, man?”
Natty eyed him. “Why should I listen to you? I don’t even know you.”
“Yeah, but I know Decker. You want to solve this sucker and get your next promotion, give the dude some room to work.”
“I’m running this case!”
“But what you don’t want to do is run it into the ground. Just my two cents.”
Mars turned and followed Decker.
Natty looked at Fairweather, who was staring at him. “What?” he barked.
“I don’t know that guy, but to me, he makes a lot of sense.”
“Why does everybody think Amos Decker walks on water!” barked Natty.
“Hey, the guy’s got his issues. We all know that. But when it comes to catching bad guys, do you knowanybodywho does it better?”
She went back to work, leaving Natty staring down at his shoes.
