part 2 At 2 a.m., trapped in my office during another endless work night..008

part 2 At 2 a.m., trapped in my office during another endless work night..008

The dispatcher asked questions.

I answered all of them.

Address. Names. Possible weapon. Suspect. Child present.

Then I called Dr. Harris, Julian’s pediatrician.

“Nick?” he answered, surprised. “Is everything all right?”

“No. I need you at my house or on the phone with paramedics when they arrive. Julian has had persistent crying and possible fever. There may also be unknown medication involved.”

A pause.

“What kind of medication?”

“I don’t know yet.”

Another pause, longer this time.

“I’m leaving now,” he said.

Then I called Gabriel Vale.

My attorney.