Maxwell surveyed the lane. It was filled with Officers. Lapearle stood beside him. He had been right about the ruptured Hotwires. Autopsies on all three victims revealed an electric charge was the cause of death. What they needed now was the murder weapon.
"How long did you say this was going to take?" Maxwell asked.
"Not much longer," said Benson from behind him. "This is the only way out."
"Considering her history, you think Esther Thomas is trustworthy?"
Benson smirked. "Of course she is. Esther tolerates a lot, but one thing she won't is an asshole. Turns out she doesn't like Sobel at all. Sheer stroke of luck on our part."
"How do you know this?"
"Inside man. I'm surprised you'd even ask."
"I just can't believe she'd risk her reputation like this."
"Maybe she doesn't care anymore."
"Seems way too easy, especially considering the way her business works. There has to be an angle."
"Maybe. Then again, it's hard to tell what an upset woman is capable of."
Maxwell chuckled. "True. So let's stay on our toes."
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Science FictionDr. Richard Sobel specializes in the HICOP Procedure - a process that involves swapping bodies with a patient, diagnosing their medical problem and carrying out recovery. This has afforded him a charmed life - until a problem occurs during a routine...
