I began to finally understand what was tormenting me on the very morning. I decided to go back to work even if I had the day-off. But what could I do anyway ? Nothing.
So I drove back to JAG. I told the admiral that it was a minor rob. He told me that he was relieved to hear that.
I left him and went downstairs to search some documents in the library.
I noticed that Harm was working (alone) in his office.
As I came back to my office, carrying several books, Gunny told me that an inspector wanted to talk to me. He was waiting in my office.
I was surprised by the rapidity of the police. Well this man was definitely stupid. First, he stole invaluable things, he took my diary and not a few hours later he was arrested. Well finally, I was not so unlucky. I smiled to myself before entering.
*****
Man : Colonel Mackenzie ?
Mac : Yes. Uh… well, I was expecting the inspector Wiley, you're one of his colleagues ?
Man : Inspector Wiley ? No, I don't know him. He must from another police department. I'm inspector Kyle from the criminal.
Mac : The criminal ? But what are you doing on a simple burglar case ?
Kyle : Please, colonel, take a seat.
I said as he told me. I did not understand what was happening and judging by his eyes, it was not good.
Mac : So tell me.
Kyle : I received a call from the jail yesterday evening. They have told me that the prisoner Custer had ran away.
I looked at him, without reacting. He was waiting for me to say something.
I finally whispered.
Mac : Custer, you mean the one who has killed Dalton Lown ? How did he do that? I believed he was always watching over ?
Kyle : they did not really explain that to me colonel. He was transferring to another jail when his bus had to stop on its way because of an accident. He is an ancient policeman, so he knows how we function.
Mac : so have you got more information ?
Kyle : I'm afraid but I don't know anything else. If you want you can be under the protection of a policeman until we…
Mac : I'm a marine. I can take care of myself. Thank you.
Kyle : Ok well, I give you my phone number in case he tries to contact you or anything else, if you need something…
Mac : thanks. By the way, my apart has been burgled on this morning.
Kyle : I know, my team is already at your place searching for some clues.
Mac : you can see that with the inspector Wiley, he had already done that.
Kyle : all right we will see if he had discovered something but we will do it ourselves anyway. Important things were stolen ?
Mac : not really. Just one I'm worrying about. He took my diary.
Kyle : According to the report, this man is obsessed by you colonel. No ?
Mac : yes. You're right.
Kyle : he has killed your fiancé because he wanted you to be with him. Uh…I would like to know, colonel, are you engaged to someone ?
Mac : no my fiancé has left me and he is in Australia right now.
Kyle : ok. It sounds good for that part. Do you think you have written things which could jeopardize someone else ?
