Kenneth pursed his lips, a hint of frustration in his voice, "Look, I admire her, okay? She's dedicated to her job and happens to be easy on the eyes. It's only natural I'd take a liking to her, right?" Lane snapped his fingers, his mood evidently upbeat. "The woman I've got my eye on? She's top-notch! As long as we're not at odds, who's to say we can't be pals?"

"I'm not exactly jumping at the chance to be your buddy," Kenneth replied, causing Lane's previously cheerful expression to darken in an instant.

"So, you're set on leaving?"

Hearing this, Kenneth feigned a troubled sigh, "My folks will start worrying. I've been off the radar for too long!"

To alleviate any concerns, Kenneth had intentionally left all means of communication behind.

"Fair point." Lane's focus had been on Everett for so long, this issue hadn't crossed his mind. "How about you use my phone to check in with your family?"

"Relax, once Everett's funeral wraps up, I'll get in touch with Dorothy. Then, you'll be free to go."

Lane wasn't keen on letting his makeshift hostage slip away.

had been lifted off his

Quincy's case was still wide open, and investigations could lead

too valuable a pawn for Lane to willingly give

said, seemingly with great

phone out of his sight, forcing Kenneth

was unfazed, dialing

rings, the

"Hello?"

me, Kenneth," he said,

hearing his voice, Karen immediately responded, "Where have you been? Why haven't you contacted your parents? They're worried sick!" Lane cast a puzzled look at Kenneth,

a bit more time before can head back. Telling them now would only upset

how much longer will you be? Are

some time off to look

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