“It’s my life, too!” He snapped unexpectedly, confusing me. “What?” I snarled. He seemed to get ahold of himself, looking contrite. “I’m sorry, it’s only … I’ve been looking into this case, all of the cases, for as long as I’ve been a journalist. I’ve put everything into it, wanting them to be solved. I know it must sound ridiculous to you, but this case—Jess’s case—it’s important to me, Lindsey.”
