Chapter 18 Chapter fifteen

Newtown, Massachusetts Wednesday, June 7, 2006 Evening seven: forty-eight That's about it, Alexis said.She told Jack that when she and Craig came home after the trial, they found the children bound, with tape over their mouths, and terrified.She spoke slowly, as if trying to control her emotions.Gritting his teeth, Craig added a few details: Tracy was dragged from the bathroom naked and beaten severely. Jack was speechless.He sat on the coffee table, facing his sister's family.Listening to Alexis' statement, his eyes moved from an anxious, panicked and worried Alexis, to a furious Craig, and finally to three children who were clearly in shock.The three children sat quietly, motionless.Tracy sat cross-legged, arms folded, wearing an oversized tracksuit, her hair was disheveled, and her midriff wasn't as exposed as it used to be.Both Christina and Megan sat hunched up, with their arms wrapped around their knees.The lower faces of the three of them had marks left after the tape was torn off, which were red.Tracy's lip was split.

Are you all right?Jack asked the three children.It looked like only Tracy had been hit, and it didn't seem serious, thank God. It should be okay, Alexis said. How did those people get in? They pried open the back door, Craig said angrily.Obviously very professional. Did you steal anything?asked Jack.He quickly scanned the whole room, but found nothing unusual. We checked and nothing was missing, Alexis said. So what do they want?Jack asked. A message, Alexis said.They want Tracy to bring us a message. What message?Alexis hesitated to speak, but Jack couldn't help asking. No autopsy allowed, Craig exclaimed suddenly.The content of the message is that no autopsy is allowed, otherwise they will come back to trouble the children.

Jack looks from Craig to Alexis.He didn't expect that his kindness to help would lead to such a result.Ridiculous, he blurted out.How could such a thing happen. You tell the kids that!Craig was furious. I'm so sorry, Jack said.He looked away from the Bermans.This turmoil was caused by him, and he felt very guilty.He shook his head and looked back at the family, especially Craig and Alexis.Well, no autopsy! We cannot be intimidated by such underhanded tactics, Alexis said.Despite what happened, an autopsy had to be done.I think that since someone even thought of threatening children in order to force us to give up the autopsy, then the autopsy should be done all the more.

Jack nodded.He also thought of this.But he really couldn't bear to let Tracy, Megan and Christina get hurt again.Moreover, he felt that the mastermind behind this matter must be Tony.Fasano.Because if the lawsuit changes, he will lose a lot of legal fees.Jack looked at Craig.As the conversation progressed, he seemed to be less angry than before. I'm not in favor of an autopsy even if it's even remotely risky, Craig said.However, we believe the risk is avoidable. Have you called the police?Jack asked. No, Alexis said.This is the second part of the message: no autopsy, no police.

The police must be called, Jack said.But his words carry little weight.Because he encountered Fasano's men the day before and Franco half an hour ago, he did not call the police. We thought about all of these, Craig explained.We talked to the kids.For the past few days, they will stay at my parents' house first, and will come back after the trial is over.My parents live in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and they're coming to pick up the kids right away. I might go with them too, Alexis said. No need, Mom, Tracy finally spoke.We are with grandparents, no problem. No one will know their whereabouts, Craig explained.At least they don't have to go to school this week.There are only a few days left in this semester anyway, so it doesn't matter if you don't go to school.They promised us not to use cellphones, nor to tell anyone where they were.

Jack nodded, and he didn't know why he nodded.He felt that the prospects were very uncertain.It is simply impossible to completely eliminate the risk, and children are still at risk.He worried that the trial was too stressful and that Craig and Alexis might be a little confused right now.All Jack knew now was that he must call the police. Listen, Jack said.I think it must be Tony.Fasano and his men did it. We thought so too, Craig said.But that's a little too obvious.So we cannot rule out other possibilities.What surprised me the most during the trial was that the peers seemed to be very hostile to Butler Medical.I gradually feel that the conspiracy theory you mentioned last night is not completely unreasonable.

Jack thought about it.If you are an avid follower of conspiracy theories, this lawsuit is worth studying.But he felt the chances of the doctors conspiring to frame Craig were extremely remote, even though he had first raised the idea yesterday.Now it seems that Tony.Fasano and his men were more suspects, and Tony had indeed threatened him.I don't know if you guys noticed, but my lips are swollen.As he spoke, he touched the swollen place carefully. Already noticed it, Alexis said.Was it an injury while playing? I was going to tell you that, Jack said.Actually, it was because I almost talked to Tony again.Fasano's men, Franco, fight.Now it seems that there is one every day, and I can't hide it.

These bastards, Craig growled. are you OK?Alexis asked with concern. If it weren't for the golf buddies I just met in Boston who came to the rescue in time, I would have been miserable.Franco also had an accomplice. Gosh, Alexis said.I'm sorry we bothered you. I did it myself, said Jack.I'm not asking you to sympathize with me.I meant to say that the same gang that terrorized the kids were probably also Fasano's men.Both incidents must be reported to the police. You can call the police, Craig said.But I wouldn't gamble with the safety of my children.I don't think the police can help much either.Today the two gangsters are very professional, wearing ski masks, overalls without any logos, and gloves.Newton is a small town, and the police here have never dealt with this kind of thing.

I disagree, said Jack.I bet Newton's cops are more knowledgeable than you think.By investigating the scene, many useful clues can be found.It might lead to other related cases.At least they can step up surveillance.If you don't call the police, one of the problems is that you just happen to be in the trap of someone who is behind the scenes, and you are acquiescing to them to intimidate you. Intimidation, of course, Craig yelled, startling the kids.God, do you think we are all fools? Take it easy, Craig!Alexis said, putting her arms around Tracy, who was sitting next to her. I have a suggestion, said Jack.I have a very good friend who is a senior police officer in the New York City Police Department.I can call him, tell him about your situation, and ask him what to do.

I don't want to be bullied, Craig said. No one will bully you, Jack said.I promise. I think I should call Jack's friends, Alexis said.We have not yet decided whether to call the police. All right!Craig threw in the towel.Anyway, I said it doesn't count. Jack took out his cell phone from his coat pocket, opened it, and dialed the route with the quick key.Sodano's home phone.It was just after eight o'clock, which should be the time when Lu was most free, but the problem was that he was not at home.Jack left a message on his voice mail.Then he called Lu's cell phone, and he was driving to Queens to deal with a homicide.

Jack succinctly reported to Lu his experience in Boston in the past two days, and the Boman family listened beside him.Jack finally said that at the moment he was sitting with his sister, brother-in-law and several children.Now the question is: Should I call the police? Do you even need to ask, Lu said without hesitation.Of course the police will be called. They were worried that the Newton police had not experienced this formation and might not handle it well. You said just now that they are by your side? Yes.right across from me. You turn on your phone's speaker. Jack turned on the speaker and held the phone to his chest.Lu made a formal introduction of himself, expressed sympathy for what happened to them, and then said, I have a very good friend in the Boston Police Department, who has the same job as me.We were soldiers together a long time ago.He has handled many cases, and he has also handled the situation you encountered today.I'd be happy to give him a call and ask him to handle the case himself.Either he lives in your town or West Newtown.It was in Newton anyway.He must have known someone from the Newton Police Department.Think for yourselves.I can call him right now.His name is Liam.Flanagan.nice people.You have to know that if you don't call the police, the children are in greater danger.I can be sure of this. Alexis looks at Craig.I think he should accept his kindness. Well, Craig is still a bit reluctant. Did you hear that?Jack asked. I heard that, Lu said.I'll call him right away. Wait a minute, Lu, said Jack.He turned off the loudspeaker, left the Bermans, and went out into the hallway so no one could hear him.Lou, you ask Flanagan if he can lend me a gun. Borrow a gun?Road to ask.This is not easy. You help me ask.I now feel that there is danger everywhere. Is your gun license still valid? Valid and issued by New York State.I have formal training.You forgot, you forced me to do it.But I never bought a gun. I will help you ask. Jack had just turned off his phone when the front doorbell rang.Alexis ran past him.It must be grandparents, she said.But she was wrong.It's Randolph.Bingham.He changed into casual clothes, still in person. I'm here to help Craig rehearse, is he ready?asked Randolph.He found Alexis a little taken aback.I have an appointment with him. Alexis looked a little confused.She always thought that the door must be Craig's parents.rehearse?she asked. Yes.It's Craig's turn to testify tomorrow morning.We all thought it needed a little rehearsal. Come in, Alexis said.She was a little confused just now, but now she feels embarrassed. Randolph noticed that Jack was wearing shorts and his T-shirt was dirty and stained with blood.But he didn't say anything.Alexis led him down the corridor and into the dining room.Then, Randolph learned little by little what happened in the Berman's house this afternoon, and his expression changed from the gentle, humble and indifferent before to a little worried. Have the kids seen a doctor?he asks. Craig checked them out, and Alexis replied.We did not notify the pediatrician. Randolph looked at Craig.I can apply to the court for an adjournment if you want. Will the judge approve it?How likely is it? have no idea.It is all up to Judge Davidson to decide. To be honest, I wish this nightmare would pass sooner rather than later, Craig said.And probably the safest way for the kids. Whatever you want, Randolph said.Have you already contacted the police? Alexis and Craig glanced at each other.Then, Alexis looked at Jack who had just entered the room. The police are being notified, Jack said.Then he quickly reported to Randolph the plan discussed just now, and then mentioned that they all thought Tony.Fasano had something to do with it, because Tony had threatened Jack to have an autopsy done if he insisted. This was clearly illegal intimidation, Randolph said.You can sue. It's more complicated, Jack said.The only witnesses were Fasano's men, and I hit him after he hit me.The point is that I have no intention of suing him. Is there any evidence that Tony.Fasano has something to do with today's intimidation?asked Randolph.If there is evidence, the judge will definitely declare the trial invalid. There is no evidence, Craig said.The children said they might recognize the bandit's voice, but they couldn't be sure. Maybe the police have something else to do, Randolph said.What did the autopsy really say?To do or not to do? We're talking, Alexis said. Obviously the safety of the children is more important, Craig said. If you are sure to do it, when will it be done? The plan was to exhume the body tomorrow morning, Jack said.I'll do an autopsy as soon as possible, but the first results only deal with the underlying pathology. It was too late, the trial had gone so far, Randolph said.Maybe it's not worth the effort, the risk.After listening to Dr. Boman's testimony tomorrow morning, the judge will definitely decide that the plaintiff has completed the trial procedures.Next, I will state the defense's point of view, that is, invite the defense's expert witnesses to testify in court.Which means closing arguments are due on Friday morning. Jack's cell phone rang.He kept holding it in his hand, which really surprised him.He hurried out of the house to answer the phone.It's Lu calling. I called Liam, told him the situation, and gave him the address.He'll come with the Newton Police Department in a moment.He is very good. Did you ask me about borrowing the gun? asked.He seemed a bit annoyed, but I gave you a big compliment about how honest you were and all. What was the result?To borrow or not to borrow?If all goes well, the body will be exhumed tomorrow morning.I've been threatened many times.I feel like a lamb to the slaughter. He promised to help you solve it, but I will be responsible for the accident. what does this mean? That means he will borrow a gun for you, but be careful when you use it! Thanks for your advice, said Jack.I will try my best to kill as few people as possible. Jack returns to the restaurant.Craig, Alexis, and Randolph are still discussing the autopsy.In the end everyone was leaning toward an autopsy, despite the tight schedule.Randolph's main point is that if the autopsy finds something significant, it could work on appeal.If an appeal is really necessary, the autopsy results can be used to reverse the original judgment, apply for a new trial, or the plaintiff can be charged with contributory negligence.Randolph reminded everyone that the medical records clearly showed that Patience.Stanhope defied doctor's orders several times and refused further cardiology tests when he came back with poor results on a cardiac stress test. Jack saw the gap in the conversation and informed everyone that Liam of the Boston Police Department.Lieutenant Flanagan is coming soon. We want you to do an autopsy, if you're still willing, Alexis said to Jack, seemingly ignoring the Captain's arrival. I see, he said.If you guys really want me to do it, I'm more than happy to do it.He looks at Craig.Craig shrugged. I don't want to go against the tide, Craig said.I'm under a lot of stress right now, so I don't trust my own judgment very much. Makes sense, said Jack.Once again he felt that Craig had inadvertently spoken his truest thoughts. The doorbell rang again, and Alexis ran out to answer the door again, saying it must be the grandparents this time.But she was wrong again.Five officers stood at the door, two of them in Newton Police uniform.Alexis let them in and led them into the dining room. I'm the vice-captain Liam.Flanagan, a tall, red-faced Irishman with a deep voice, bright light blue eyes, and a freckled nose that was as flat as a boxer's.He went on to introduce others, including Greg.Detective Scowler, Sean.Officer Oloki, David.Officer Shapiro and crime scene investigator Derek.williams. Jack studied Liam carefully as he made his introduction.He looked familiar, Jack felt as if he had seen him somewhere, but it seemed unlikely.He suddenly remembered.When it was his turn to introduce himself to Liam, he asked: Did I see you at the coroner's office this morning? Yes, I did, said Liam enthusiastically, and laughed.I remembered.You went to the autopsy room. After a briefing on the Bermans' intimidation case, the CSI and two uniformed officers headed out to survey the compound.The sun had set, but it wasn't quite dark yet.The two detectives who remained in the house were most interested in the children, who became the center of attention. At this time, Randolph asked Craig if he still needed to rehearse for his testimony in court tomorrow morning as they had agreed. How necessary do you think it is?Craig asked him back.He's a little absent-minded now. It's critical, I say, Randolph said.Do you remember how you behaved during the forensics?If this scene were to be repeated in front of a jury, it would be a disaster.Obviously, the plaintiff's strategy is to portray you as an arrogant and indifferent doctor who doesn't care about the life and death of critically ill patients, and only wants to arrive at the concert hall on time to show off your young girlfriend.This impression is reinforced when you testify poorly.We must avoid this outcome.The only way to do that is to rehearse.You are a good physician, but unqualified as a witness. Randolph's blunt comment sobered Craig up, and he tamely agreed to continue rehearsing.He interrupted the conversation between the detectives and the children to tell them that he was in the study. Jack and Alexis suddenly found themselves sitting opposite each other.At first, they listened attentively to the children's description of what happened in the afternoon.But the detective kept asking for details, for fear of missing useful information, the children had to repeat it over and over again, so they stopped listening and went to the kitchen to talk. So much has happened and I want to apologize again, Jack said.My original intentions were good, but not only did I not help, but I also caused a lot of trouble. These things are also unpredictable, Alexis said.You don't have to apologize.Mentally, you've been a great help to me and a great help to Craig.After you came, he was completely different.He was so introspective at lunch that I am still amazed. Hope this introspection continues.How are the children?How do you think this will affect them? Hard to say, Alexis said.They were still relatively healthy children, although their fathers were always absent when they were growing up.On the other hand, I am very close to each of them and communicate fully.Now I have to take it step by step and let them speak out their feelings and concerns slowly. Do you have any specific plans for them? Send them to grandparents.They have a good relationship with grandma.They might have to share a room, which they don't like very much, but so far, I think it's good for them. do you go with them We were discussing this when you came in.I tend to go with them.This is an acknowledgment that their concerns are legitimate, which is important.The last thing you should do is tell them that everything will be fine and there is nothing to worry about.They should be worried.This encounter did them a lot of harm.Thank God, at least they didn't suffer much physical damage. How should this decision be made, to go or not to go? It is possible to go.The problem was that Craig wanted me to stay.You also heard Tracy say I don't have to go.I don't think she realizes how serious the problem is.As much as I worry about Craig, if I had to choose one, I'd definitely choose to be with the kids. Do you think they need professional treatment, like some kind of psychotherapy? unnecessary.Unless this fear persists for a long time, or is out of control.I think in the end it's a matter of opinion.Fortunately, I have several colleagues who are working on this, and I can always ask them if I need expert advice. I was thinking, said Jack.Since my appearance has caused so much trouble, it would be better for everyone if I moved to a hotel in the city. Absolutely not, Alexis said.I will never allow it.Since you are here, stay at home. are you sure?I don't mind. I am very sure.This question does not need to be discussed. The front doorbell rang again.This time it should be Grandma and Grandpa, Alexis said with certainty.She left the kitchen counter where she was leaning and opened the door. Jack glanced back at the dining area, where the conversation between the children and the detective seemed to be coming to an end.The two uniformed officers and the crime scene investigator were back in the restaurant, studying the tape that bound the children. A few minutes later, Alexis ushered the old Bomans into the house.Leonard was fat, pale, with a two-day beard, an old-fashioned crew cut, and a lot of belly fat that suggested he sat in an easy chair, drinking beer and watching TV.During the following introduction, Jack discovered something more distinctive about him: Leonard spoke very little, even the succinct Spartans were far behind.He just grumbled a little when Jack shook his hand. Ross.Boman is just the opposite.The children gathered around her as soon as she appeared, which made her both happy and worried.She was short and stout, with curly white hair, bright eyes, and yellow teeth. The children dragged Granny to the couch, and Jack found Leonard alone.Jack had no choice but to say that the children seemed to like grandma very much.Leonard just muttered a few more times. The police were busy, the kids were chatting with grandma, Alexis was busy packing, Craig and Randolph were rehearsing their testimony in the study, and Leonard was sitting with Jack.He tried a few more times, but couldn't get the old man to say a few more words, so he had to give up.He and Liam. Flanagan said hello, and knowing that Liam would not be leaving for at least thirty minutes, took his dirty clothes and shoes from the fireplace and found Alexis upstairs in the children's room, He told her he was going to take a shower, and then went downstairs to his room. In the shower, he remembered how guilty he hadn't called Laurie yet.When he came out of the shower, he was shocked when he saw himself in the mirror.He had forgotten all about the ice pack, and his lips were still swollen and purple, and his left cheek was red, as if he had just been in a fight in a bar.He considered whether he should take some ice cubes from the refrigerator in the basement and apply it on him, but then he thought, since the injury has been delayed for so long, the cold compress is probably useless now.So he gave up the idea of ​​cold compress, got dressed, and took out his cell phone. There was almost no signal in the basement, and Jack had to give up the idea of ​​calling again.He went upstairs to find Alexis, the kids, and grandparents in the hallway.Alexis had already packed her luggage and put it in the station wagon.The kids were begging Ross to come with them in the station wagon, but Ross said she had to go in Grandpa's car.At this moment, Jack finally heard Leonard speak: It's time to go, Rose.He elongated his voice, his tone was cold, as if he was giving an order.Rose obediently left the children and followed her husband out the door. Are you going to court tomorrow?Alexis asked Jack while leading the children to the garage door.Craig was still in the study rehearsing his testimony with Randolph for tomorrow morning, and the kids had gone upstairs to say goodbye to him.Maybe, Jack said.I really don't know how to arrange tomorrow, the time is not up to me. Alexis turned suddenly, a look of realization on his face.Oh my God, she exclaimed.I just remembered that your wedding is on Friday.Tomorrow is already Thursday.I've been so busy these two days that I forgot about it.sorry.At this juncture, I have to drag you over to help, and it has been delayed for so long, the bride must hate me to death. Will not.She knows me too well, if she really wants to blame it, it must be me. Are you still going to go back to New York after the autopsy? Yes. At the garage door, Alexis told the children to say goodbye to their uncle.They obediently each hugged Jack.Only Christina spoke.She whispered in Jack's ear that she was sorry his daughter had burned to death in the plane.Jack didn't expect her to say these words at all, as if a stone had been thrown into his peaceful heart lake, he almost cried.When Alexis hugged him, he felt a little strange.She stopped hugging and looked into his eyes, but misunderstood why he wanted to cry.hey she said.It's fine.The kids are sure to be fine.Believe me! Jack nodded, calming down a bit.We will definitely meet tomorrow.I really hope the autopsy will find something, or these crimes will be for nothing. I hope too, Alexis said.She got into the station wagon, activated the door opener, and the garage door rolled open slowly, with an eerie sound. Only then did Jack realize that he should drive away.His car was parked next to Craig's Lexus, blocking the driveway.Jack trotted past Alexis and motioned her to wait.He backed up all the way, drove his Hyundai into the street, and waited on the street.Alexis honked the horn, waved his hand, and disappeared into the night in the car. Jack steered the car back into the driveway.He found two police cars from the Newton Police Department and two dark sedans with no badges from the detectives still parked on the side of the street.He didn't know when the police officers would finish their investigation.He wanted to be with them, especially with Liam.Flanagan speaks privately.As he was thinking this, five police officers came out of Berman's front door.Jack got out of the car quickly. Wait a moment!Jack shouted and ran towards them.The walkway in the front yard of the Bowman house twisted and twisted, and Jack caught up with the officers halfway up the walkway. Doctor Stapleton, said William.We are looking for you. Have you surveyed the scene yet?Jack asked. Come to an end for now. Did you find anything? The tape, along with some of the fibers found in the children's bathroom, was sent to a lab for further analysis.Not many clues.We did find something useful on the ground, but I can't reveal the details.On the whole, though, this group of people is clearly very professional. The purpose of the intimidation was to thwart the autopsy.Greg.Detective Scowler asked, is the autopsy still going to be done? If the body could be exhumed, an autopsy would definitely be done, Jack said.I was going to start the autopsy as soon as the body was in the autopsy room. It's weird enough for something like this to happen before the autopsy, Detective Scowler said.Will the autopsy reveal anything startling? Don't know yet.The only thing that is certain is that the deceased had a heart attack.We are very interested in this. It's incredible!Detective Scowler said.For your peace of mind, and for the Berman family's peace of mind, we will implement 24-hour surveillance on the house in the next few days. I'm sure the Bermans will be very grateful.At least now I can sleep in peace. Inform us in time, Detective Scowler said, handed Jack a business card, and shook hands with him to say goodbye.Three other uniformed officers shook Jack's hand and said goodbye. Can I talk to you for a few minutes?Jack asked Liam. Of course, Liam replied.I was about to ask you the same question too. Jack and Liam say goodbye to Newton's officers.The policemen drove away separately, and soon disappeared into the dark night.Although it was getting dark slowly, it was completely dark.The only light on the entire street was the light from the windows of Berman's house, and a single street lamp, illuminating the direction in which the policemen left.A crescent moon hangs in the sky, like a long and narrow Persian machete.The moonlight shines through the dense shade of trees on the street. Come and sit in my car?They walked up to Liam's most ordinary Ford. Actually I think it's nice out there, Jack said.The days are getting cooler, and the temperature is suitable, which makes people feel refreshed. So the two leaned against the carriage, and Jack told him and Tony.The feud between Fasano, how Tony threatened him, and the two conflicts with Tony's man Franco.Liam listened intently. I know Tony.Fasano.Liam said.He took everything, including personal injury and now malpractice.He even took on some criminal cases, defending a few young punks who had just debuted.It is through these criminal cases that I know that there is such a person as him.Honestly, he's a lot smarter than he looks. I also feel this way. Do you think he had anything to do with this egregious case of intimidation?Among the people he came into contact with, he could indeed find someone who did this kind of thing. You are right.He did threaten me, too.But he is such a smart person, doesn't he think it's too stupid to threaten children like this, and it's too easy to expose? Do you have any other suspects? No, said Jack.He kind of wanted to make the point about the doctor conspiring to frame Craig.However, he himself felt that this possibility was too small, so small that he was too embarrassed to say it. I'll look up the Fasano line, Liam said.His office is in the North District, which is our jurisdiction.But there is no evidence at present, and we can't do anything, at least not in the short term. I know, said Jack.I appreciate you taking the time tonight to come and deal with this in person.At that time, I was worried that the Berman family would not want to call the police. I am always willing to go out for old friends.Sodano works.I feel like you have a strong relationship with him. Jack nodded, secretly amused.The reason why he knew the way was because they were both chasing Laurie.Lu has a good character. He felt that it was unlikely that he could catch up with Laurie, so he generously supported Jack with all his strength.This support is crucial to Jack.Jack has a very serious psychological trauma, so his pursuit of Laurie is not all smooth sailing. And one last thing, Liam said as he opened the car door, rummaged through the travel bag in the front seat for a while, turned around and handed Jack a . 38 caliber Smith & Wilson short-barreled revolver.You really have a strong relationship with Lu, right?I generally don't give guns to people casually. Jack looked carefully at the revolver in his hand.The gun reflected the lights from the windows of Berman's house, shining beautifully in the dark night. You'd better have a 110 percent reason to use the gun again, Liam said.And I hope you better not use it. Don't worry, I will never use it unless it is absolutely necessary, Jack said.Now that the kids aren't here, maybe I really don't need it.He handed Liam the gun. Liam held out his hand, palm outward.You better keep it.You have been attacked several times.This guy named Franco seems to be a bad guy.Just remember to give it back to me.when are you leaving? tomorrow.The exact time has not yet been determined.That way I shouldn't even be holding this gun. take it!Liam was determined.He handed Jack a business card, then walked around to the other side of the car and opened the cab door.We can meet again before you go.You can also bag the gun with my name on it and leave it at Police Headquarters.Don't spread the word! I'll be careful, said Jack.Then I added a joke, it's my nature. That's not what Lu said, Liam said with a smile.But he said you are a very responsible person.That's why I decided to help you get a gun. Liam said goodbye to Jack and drove away, disappearing into the night quickly. Jack played with the gun in his hand in the night.This gun gives people an illusion, not like a deadly weapon, but more like a toy gun from childhood.But as a medical examiner, he was well aware of the gun's potential for destruction.He himself can't remember how many times he has inspected the bullet marks on the corpse, and the lethality of the bullets still often makes him dumbfounded.Jack put the gun in one pocket and took out the phone from another pocket.He couldn't make up his mind whether to call Laurie.He knew Laurie would be very angry if he stayed in Boston.There was a wedding at one-thirty on Friday, and he wouldn't be back until Thursday, or even Thursday night.In Laurie's opinion, it seemed unreasonable and hurtful for him to do so.But there was nothing he could do.It's like falling into quicksand, the more you struggle, the deeper and faster you sink.With so much going on, some of it because of him, there's no way he's ditching Alexis and Craig at this point.And he wondered why anyone would be so desperate for an autopsy.He thought about these known facts over and over again, and suddenly thought: Is there any problem in the hospital?Patience.Had something unbelievably happened in the hospital the night Stanhope had brought the first aid?He had never considered this issue before, and even though the possibility was small, it was at least far more believable than the idea of ​​the doctor banding together to get revenge on the steward's medical care. Jack felt that every brain cell was filled with guilt for Laurie.He was afraid of facing Laurie, but he had to muster up the courage to call Laurie's cell phone.