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When they got back to the apartment, there was a box outside Sady's door. She wasn't surprised. Her phone rang, but it was the security company checking on her. Someone had tried to force her bedroom window just a few minutes ago. She gave the password while Matt took a picture with his phone.
She picked up the box, and he yelled at her. "He's not going to blow me up, Matt. Not yet anyway. She opened the box when they got in and held it out for Matt to see. It was full of dead rodents cut into pieces. Her phone rang again, and she answered.
"Sady, I'm sorry I missed you."
"Please don't come to my apartment."
"I remember how you were always afraid of mice. So I killed them for you."
"You shouldn't have. I'm no longer afraid of mice."
"Then we need to spend some time together, Sady, so I can get to know you better."
"I'm busy."
"But you have time for your other friends. That hurts my feelings."
"I'm not trying to hurt your feelings. I have to go now. Don't send any more presents."
"Whatever you want, Sady. I promise we'll see each other soon." He disconnected and Sady shook her head in disgust.
"Can we throw that away?" she nodded toward the box. Matt didn't respond. "Can we at least do something to get it out of sight?"
"It's evidence so we can't throw it away. We shouldn't have even touched it."
Sady gave him a tired look.
"Okay. Just don't unwrap the unmarked bag in the freezer," he said.
"I'm burning that freezer when this is over. I don't care who owns it!"
"I'll help you," he offered. "Do you have talent acts involving fire? We can sell tickets to pay the fine the EPA will slap on us," he joked getting the smile he hoped she'd give.
When he was finished he called Morrow. Leon didn't bother to cover his face when leaving the box. He wanted them to know he'd been to visit Sady again. She was sitting on the couch while he talked with Morrow. When he finished, he pulled her up and said, "We're going out to eat."
"That bar we just left has great food," she told him.
He hesitated, and she laughed. "That was too easy, Meadows. You're slipping," she teased.
"And you've been around Amanda too long," he replied.
It was Friday, so every place was crowded but they found a restaurant that wasn't too noisy or too bright. Once they'd settled and ordered Sady asked, "Are we working this weekend?"
"Only if we want. The job Harry and I were on is still open. Why, do you want to work?"
"I'd rather do that than sit at home and wonder what Leon is planning next," she admitted.
"I'll let Harry know."
"Give me the details," she said.
He shook his head no. "Not tonight, and if you want details you get them from Harry. It's his case. You are just along for the ride. And don't drink a lot of coffee... we won't be close to public restrooms."