"I'll admit we don't have evidence, but you can understand how emotions run high in a situation like this." His tone shifted, measured and reasonable. "This could just be food poisoning. And my sister-in-law's condition is getting worse by the minute. I really think we should get her to a hospital first."

Perhaps because a life hung in the balance, Captain Chavez agreed.

But I caught the look in Andrew's eyes. The faintest glint of triumph.

My stomach dropped.

No. I couldn't let this opportunity slip away.

If I didn't pin them down now, they'd destroy the scene. I was sure of it.

My gaze swept the yard, searching, desperate.

Then it landed on something, and everything clicked.

How could I have forgotten?