Chapter 51 third quarter

Esperanza drove Decker along Lindo Road.Decker's eyes were stinging from the lack of sleep and the harsh morning sun.They had been at the police station for two hours and it was now close to 9:30.Esperanza was driving Decker home. "I'm sorry to have caused you so much trouble," said the energetic officer, "but at trial the judge will ask me to ensure that all absolutely unreasonable possibilities have been ruled out." Decker did his best to hide his concern.To his horror, although he had killed the four assailants, the threat to his life had apparently not been eliminated.He had to find out why they were sent and who sent them.Maybe another team of killers has put him under surveillance, who knows?At this time, a TV news van passed the police car. They must have just finished filming the TV of Decker's house.Decker decided to turn around and watch the TV news van drive further and further down the road, because it was a move he took for granted.This trick is very effective. It can be sure that he is not being followed, and at the same time it makes it inconvenient for Esperanza to ask more questions.

"There's an unconscionable possibility that you're a drug dealer and you have a falling out with your friends," Esperanza said. "You didn't keep the promises you made to them, you didn't pay what you owed. So , they decided to make an example and send these four guys to kill you. But you are a resourceful man. You strike first and kill them. Then, you arrange everything as if you were an innocent person who almost saved his life .” "It also included hurting my own friends." "Of course, this is just a hypothetical possible situation." Esperanza made a casual gesture. "It's just one of many theories that I've considered and ruled out, and the judge will ask me to make sure I'm thinking about it." He braked on the road outside Decker's house, but he couldn't pull over in the driveway. Because a van and two police cars blocked the road. "Looks like the forensic team isn't done yet. You said you wanted to take a shower and now you'll have to wait."

"Not just because of that. I just remembered that a guy shot through my water heater. You better send me to that house next door." For a moment, Esperanza looked puzzled.The lines on his brow accentuated the ruggedness of his lanky, handsome face.Then he nodded knowingly. "By the way, you said that your friend and you are neighbors." "I have the key," Decker said. Several curious onlookers gathered on the side of the road, showing obvious interest in the police car that drove past them.Decker couldn't help but wonder if any of them posed a threat to him.His muscles tensed suddenly.

"Which real estate firm did you work for when you lived in Alexandria, Virginia?" Esperanza asked. "Raleigh-Hackman." "Do you remember their phone number?" "I haven't called them in over a year, but I remember." Decker pretended to remember, then dictated the number, and Esperanza jotted it down. "But I don't see why they should be involved?" "It's just a general background check." "Officer, you're starting to make me feel like a criminal." "Really?" Esperanza tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. "If you remember something you forgot to tell me, I'll come to your house."