“That would never happen,” Kent insisted.
“Good. We’ll have no problem.”
Pete rolled his chair back from the desk. “I want you on this homicide investigation for the duration. We’ll extend your temporary duty status as needed.”
He stood, hand extended, as he continued. “This assignment will expand your skill set, Kent. And that could be vital. The feds are tightening up the border on this side of the state. Very likely smuggling activity will move east, toward you. You should cultivate the contacts you make on this assignment. They may be critical down the line.”
“I’ll do that.” Kent gripped Pete’s hand carefully.
He could wait until he was out of the building to punch something.
His boss dropped his hand. “I’ll instruct Steve to pick you up at your hotel in an hour. Good luck.”
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