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“Only that he’ll talk to us when he gets here.”
“Is he bringing Anna?”
Kieran’s face was grim. “No.”
* * *
The next thirty minutes seemed to last forever. Finally, Shane’s Lexus pulled into the driveway.
Matt ceased his pacing as Kieran met Shane at the door and escorted him into the kitchen. Shane’s expression wasn’t encouraging.
“Thanks for coming, man,” Kieran said.
“I wish I had better news.”
“Want some coffee?” Faith asked.
“I’d love some. Where are the kiddos?”
“Having a movie night in the basement.”
“Good. Better they don’t hear this.”
“That bad?” Matt asked.
Shane nodded and accepted the mug of coffee. “Anna was formally charged this afternoon.”
“With what?”
“Attempted murder, larceny, and fraud, among other things.”
“What the fuck?” Matt said at the same time Kieran said, “On what basis?”
“The attempted murder charge is based on the overdose. Eddie Campbell is telling anyone who’ll listen that Anna knowingly and willingly gave Mrs. Campbell the wrong dosage. Unfortunately, the tox screen supports Eddie’s allegations more than it does Anna’s version of events.”
“Anna wouldn’t do that,” Faith said emphatically.
“The larceny charge is based on a diamond watch of Mrs. Campbell’s that went missing a few weeks ago,” Shane continued. “Eddie claims that Anna stole the piece and tried to hock it. Apparently, the pawnshop owner saw the inscription and suspected it was hot. Word somehow got to Eddie. He verified the watch was his grandmother’s and reclaimed it, then hightailed it to her place and advised her to file charges against Anna. Mrs. Campbell refused.”
“When did this happen?”
Shane’s face was grim. “The morning of the overdose.”
“Fuck,” Matt murmured.
“It gets worse,” Shane said somberly. “Because of the severity of the charges, the police were able to expedite a request for a search warrant. They found a stash of cash in Anna’s room, along with a few pieces of Mrs. Campbell’s jewelry.”
“Jesus,” Kieran said. “What does Anna say?”
“Not a damn thing. She’s invoked her right to remain silent.”
“Didn’t you talk to her?” Matt asked.
Shane shook his head. “No. She wouldn’t see me. She’s refused counsel.”
“No,” Faith said, shaking her head. “I don’t believe it. Not Anna. There’s got to be another explanation.”
Matt was thinking the same thing, but it didn’t look good.
