Bill of Human Wrongs

Claire went to the station to see Kurt after dropping Rachel at her office. They went to a private room where he could drill her. “I’ve known you a lot of years, Claire. Tell me what’s going on. First Tony, then Ms. Ross, and now an anthrax hoax. You and I both know this isn’t the normal couple of days for the average person. You seem to be the common link for all of it.”

“I wish I could help you, Kurt. If Rachel had been hurt, I don’t know what I would have done.”

“Do I need to post an officer to watch out for you?”

“Well, no. I think Rachel’s the one who needs protection. If I can, I’ll have her stay with me for a few nights, but she’s stubborn. If she insists on staying at her hotel, I think she’s the one who will need a guard.”

“I can do that, but it would be good if I knew what I was protecting her from, or who in this case. I know there’s more that you know, Claire.”

“Kurt, I wish I could help you. You know that I would if I knew more. But at this point, I just want to be sure that no one else gets hurt.”

Claire’s phone buzzed. “Excuse me.” She pulled the phone out of her purse to see Bill’s name on the display. Dropping it back in her bag, she looked at the detective. “I’m sorry, Kurt. Do you have any more questions for me? This week is a hectic one with these bills coming up for a vote and all.”