He softened his voice. “I know you’re in pain and this isn’t easy. Maybe you can remember something that will help us in the investigation. Do you know anything about Pine Paradise? Did Tia say anything to you about the cabins?”
“Cabins?”
“Rentals. You had rented a cabin and invited Demi to join you there. Do you recall anything aboutDemi?”
“No. I don’t know anything about a Demi. But a cabin. That sounds familiar.”
West leaned close, searching her expression. “We talked about renting a cabin together.”
“I remember...something.” She stared at his lips. “Not a cabin. Kissing... Someone was kissing me. He had the most amazing mouth. It was...wow.”
West glanced at the closed curtains, and felt a flush heat hisbody. “That was me, Quinn. I’d suggested getting away to a cabin for a weekend, just the two of us.”
“Some kiss.” She studied him, and put a hand to her head. “I remember that.”
Her mouth pursed in a cute little pout, the type he adored. Couldn’t help himself. Hell, maybe it would trigger something.
West leaned down, gently pressed his lips against hers. Only for a moment.
A sighfled her as he eased away. And then she looked intrigued, and then scared.
“I don’t remember anything else.”
Okay. That was a sweet memory. Not useful for the investigation, but encouraging. Because if she remembered that kiss, perhaps she’d recall other little details related to Tia. And eventually, Demi.
But then an orderly arrived to take Quinn upstairs for her CT scan. Questioningher further would have to wait.
West checked his watch. He’d return to the crime scene, get briefed by the others and return later.