One-Night Alibi

Elizabeth turned to look at Hudson with a fresh appraisal. She’d heard about the attempt on Jillian’s life because the media had picked up the story. It was the type of situation that begged for headlines: beautiful young investigator working undercover gets locked in a deep freezer at her company picnic by the murdering CFO. She hadn’t realized Hudson had taken any part in her rescue.

Hudson nodded acknowledgment but refrained from speaking, and who could blame him?

“I can’t take resources away from cases we’ve already committed to working,” Daniel continued, “and our investigators here are always stretched to the max. But I want to help. Just from the little I’ve learned so far about your situation, it seems highly unlikely either of you committed murder. But it also appears you’ve unwittingly put yourself in an extremely vulnerable situation.”

To put it mildly.

“So here’s what I propose. Hudson, you’re a highly trained and decorated homicide detective. But since you’re currently suspended, you don’t have access to the tools you need to properly investigate.”

“Exactly,” Hudson agreed, unable to stop himself. “I’ve never been so frustrated.”

“Well, we’ve got the most powerful computers money can buy and the most skilled...data analyst you’ll ever find.”

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