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Sherlock asked, "Do you think she loved her husband?"

"Yes, I believe it As I said, around ued, never questioned what the other chose to do When they were alone? Sure, why not? I assuue from time to time Why all these questions? Do you think my mother killed him?"

Savich said, "Of course not All these questions help us get a handle on how Justice Califano lived his life, how he dealt with the people close to him The more we know, the faster we’ll find your stepfather’s killer Do you know of any possible eneht aher hand around the still-warm coffee cup "There were a number of politicians he didn’t care for, and there were some lawyers he believed were scum, but who doesn’t? Anyone close to hiht now"

"Hoas your relationship with your stepfather recently?" Detective Raven asked

"It was fine The truth is I ell aware of who my stepfather was--impossible not to realize that your mother’s husband is a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Everyone who kneas completely bowled over--there are a lot of sycophants out there--but truth be told, he was justless"

"You said you admired his brilliance"

"Detective Raven, he could have chewed you up for breakfast and still enjoyed his croissant"

Officer Kreider laughed, then coughed into her hand "Sorry, the coffee went down the wrong way"

"I did soe myself" Was there a bit of a snit in Detective Raven’s voice?

Sherlock said, "Ms Markha we’re going to get quite chummy"

"That’s fine Call me Sherlock My husband is Dillon"

"You two are married?"

"Nearly forever," Savich said "Ever since she shot an’s Alley That’s a duhest criht ht me down"