“For now, you need to stay away from whoever did this because you and I both know you’re covering for someone. And tomorrow, I’ll go down to the station with you to make an official statement. That statement will say you found both your father and William slain and nothing else. Understand?”
“Do you think that could really work?” I ask, ignoring his question.
“It will if the evidence backs it up. Did you fire the gun?” I shake my head. “Did you touch the loppers?” Another head shake. “Good. Without your prints on the loppers and no GSR on your hands, we have a good chance, but I won’t make promises.”
“Okay.”
“And don’t speak to anyone without me present.”
I nod as I stand, and Lydia does the same. “Thank you.” I extend my hand to him.
He gives me a firm shake. “Don’t thank me yet.”