The three of us were able to fashion makeshift restraints for Roger out of some duct tape Liv found and some clothesline until Burton came by.
He did, quickly, with the state police in tow. He looked somber as he came in, shaking his head at Roger.
Roger quickly said, “It’s my word against theirs, Burton. I simply stopped by to see Liv since she was the sister of an old friend of mine.”
Roger’s imperious tone annoyed me. I said, “Oh, didn’t Grayson and I mention? We taped your little conversation with Liv.”
Roger slumped slightly, but I could tell his mind was racing. “If I cooperate, would it be a reduced sentence?”
Burton said, “That would be up to the courts. But I would definitely put in a word that you offered up information. Are you wanting to make a confession?”
Roger sil
