Before I got out of the comm center, word had come down that I
was not to ask again."
Avery came to the table and said, "Lieutenant Bain, we're going to need you
in a few minutes."
"Okay, I'll be right there," she said, then as Avery nodded and walked away,
she said, "Mr. Cade, my office doesn't seem to have your contact info."
"My boss knows where to find me."
Bain gazed at Cade thoughtfully for a moment, then stood up and picked up
her purse as she said, "In that case, I'll go see what Avery and Dolman have for
me."
Her eyes flicked to the unfinished report on the table.
"I'll give that to Avery," said Cade.
He sat back down as she walked away, but he didn't take his eyes off her.
Great legs. Tall, brunette, and generally a fine example of womanhood. As she
passed the coffee bar her head turned slightly and Cade saw her looking back at
him in the mirror-finish of the coffee machine.
He gave her a nod that said, 'Yeah, lady. I'm looking.'
Bain held his reflected gaze for a moment, then moved on to join the other
cops. Cade returned to finishing the police report and -- after rereading it
twice -- judged it finished about fifteen minutes later.
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