A Saucerful of Death Page 13

  “Just like that,” I whispered.

  “Just like that.” He clapped me on the shoulder. “You have a nice night now.”

  “You too, thanks.”

  “Yeah, well, once they bring him in, I get even more work because get this, the taxi driver? He was the DA’s son.”

  I stared at him. That explained so much.

  “So, the DA…?”

  “That’s another investigation. Don’t worry, he won’t go unpunished.”

  I watched him drive off and shut the door.

  “Is everything all right?” Jeannie asked in a small voice.

  “Yeah, it is.” And it was. A DA gone dirty was going to get his comeuppance, a hit and run driver was being brought to justice, and I was free and clear.

  “Come on,” I said.”Let’s go for that walk first.” Then I took her out by the hand and led her out the back door. Yep, everything was A-OK.

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