The speed at which Nick reached the door of the house seemed superhuman, and so did his surprised face.

“What's going on?” he demanded in a dry voice.

“Miss Milli Kerr was found dead in one of the alleys behind Sheffield & Lieberman, and we found evidence implicating Mrs. Bennet,” said an officer as he directed her to the patrol car.

“Noooo... Nick!” Valeria was terrified, and with good reason.

“I was with her all night,” said Nick vehemently.

“You'll have to report that at the station, Mr. Bennet,” said the other policeman. “74th Precinct.”

Nick approached Valeria, who was already sitting in the squad car.

“I'm right behind you, honey. Don't worry, okay?” Nick told her. “Don't say anything until Connor's with you. I'm right behind you!”

And as soon as the patrol car pulled away, Nick ran toward the house. He changed clothes at great speed and called Connor.

“Yes?” answered the half-asleep lawyer.

“Connor, I need you.”

“Nick, at this rate, I'd better go and sleep with you