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in on this one from the start.”
    Nathan closed the folder and tapped it against his knee. “You were on your little hiatus when her case came in.”
    â€œAnything interesting?”
    â€œNot after the sitter confessed. Morgan, the mother, she’s a lot like Lilly in a way.”
    â€œHow?”
    â€œJust her demeanor. There’s this toughness about Morgan Adams.”
    â€œMaybe we should be worried she’s packing. Considering the marksman your sweet wife is. I saw her outshoot Lee Watson on the range once.”
    Nathan chuckled. “Don’t say that in front of him when he’s with his SWAT guys. I won’t be responsible for what happens.” He grazed the folder with his fingers. “Lilly’s the only woman I know who carries a concealed weapon.”
    â€œYou know she could get the draw on you.”
    â€œProbably.”
    â€œNot probably. Absolutely. Next day off—”
    â€œYeah, yeah, yeah. You’re just hungry to get me knocked down a few. I’m not working with SWAT for my marksmanship skills.”
    Brett pushed his door open. “I’m glad you realize that.”
    Nathan hopped out of the car and closed the door. “As long as you appreciate the shortcomings of your character.”
    Brett affected mock disdain. “Me. I’m perfect.”
    â€œMinus the ladies’ man shiner you’re sporting today. Did you mistake a boyfriend for a brother again?”
    â€œDoorknob.”
    â€œWhatever.” Nathan stopped midpoint up the stairs. “Do you see these flower beds? I wonder if Adams is a closet landscaper. I’ve been looking for someone.”
    â€œI’m sure he’s got loads of time between his doctoring and all to do your yard work.”
    The Adams’ residence was a refurbished historical Victorian home painted in vibrant colors. Brett thought a child might have had a hand in picking out the color scheme, or at least an adult that was infatuatedwith McDonald’s. One half was orange-red painted brick, the other side a pale yellow and the top half a sunnier, deeper yellow. The pathway lights flickered on as the sun was swallowed by the Rocky Mountains.
    Nathan smiled. “You take the lead. You know more about the case than I do.”
    Brett’s chest swelled with pride. He respected Nathan more than his ego would ever allow him to share. Lately, Nathan had chilled quite a bit. Wonder what’s going on between him and Lilly to cause such a change? Maybe they’re finally trying for a family . He rang the doorbell and pulled his credentials from his pocket.
    The door opened to reveal a man, about six-foot-two, dressed in blue plaid flannel pajama bottoms and a white T-shirt. Brown hair. His eyelids narrowed over his dark blue eyes.
    â€œDr. Tyler Adams?” Brett said.
    Confusion swept over the man’s face as he nodded.
    Behind him, a woman with long, curly blond hair and hesitant green eyes pulled a white terry cloth robe tighter around her slim waist. The nurse. Why did people look so different when they were out of their uniform? Brett flashed his badge. “I’m Detective Brett Sawyer.” He waved his hand Nathan’s direction. “My partner, Detective Nathan Long. We’re with Aurora police. Can we come in and ask a few questions?”
    â€œWeren’t you at the hospital today?” Morgan Adams asked Brett.
    â€œYes, ma’am. I was the one there from the police for Zoe Martin.”
    She shook her head with a puzzled frown. “You know I can’t give you any medical information about her case. You’d have to go through the public relations office for that.”
    Her husband opened the door wider. “What is this regarding?”
    Brett stepped closer to the door. “Mrs. Adams is partly right. It’s regarding the assault on Zoe Martin, but I’m not here for any of her medical info.”
    â€œWhy don’t we step