traffic in the city, probably," the officer answered. "Ambulance was on the way too. We didn't know what was up. Are you okay, Detective?"

"Gonna wake up with a stiff shoulder tomorrow, but other than that, yeah." Jamison nodded. "Thanks."

Samuel arrived a few minutes later. "Did you miss the part where our captain said 'no scandals'?"

"No, but the two-by-four coming at my head dictated otherwise," Jamison replied. "Oh hey, nice suit. How many paychecks does that cost?"

"Three," Samuel said. "Let me see if I've understood your report. You interviewed a young woman and nearly left, but she got spooked and assaulted an officer, resulting in, among other things, a search of her property, which smells like Glade and decomposition?&qu...

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