The Beginning

Your computer screen flickers as if in tune with the heavy pattering of rain outside your office window. You’re engrossed in a cold case file when the front door swings open. A surge of wet wind blows through the room bringing with it a penetrating chill. A distinguished looking woman steps in. Meticulous in her manner, she softly shuts the front door and shakes out her umbrella before looking up. Distress and worry are apparent on her face. “Detective,” she says hesitantly. “I need your help.”