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satellite trucks and TV vans, and would cause the investigators a ton of grief and complications.
    Stooping to stroke Jasper’s back for a moment, she watched the bloodhound lie down, his brown eyes questioning her, wanting to go to work. He was no stranger to crime scenes. He was ready to sniff out the villain. He loved his job as much as she loved hers. She stood, looked around, and watched Will Brannock approach the man he’d identified as Phil Hayes, who was dressed in a white dress shirt, yellow tie, and tan suit. Brannock had pulled on a black TBI cap. He towered over his boss, who had immediately started an animated conversation with Will.
    Farther down the yard, at the end of the back porch, she could see Chief Mullins with some of his uniformed officers. She took a brush from her bag, brushed off her clothes thoroughly to rid herself of any trace of Jasper’s hair, and then headed at a swift clip toward her new chief. Excitement was burgeoning inside her. It had been awhile since she’d been on a homicide case like this one, and she hoped the Chattanooga PD would get to play an integral role in the investigation.
    When Chief Mullins saw her approaching, he walked over to meet her. He was a handsome older gentleman with ebony skin and white hair, an all-around super-nice guy. J.D. had told her he was easygoing and even-tempered, with a keen intelligence that saw through any kind of deceit. She had liked him immediately when she’d come over from Nashville for the initial interview. He also happened to be the father of her new partner, Tamara Lovelady, which might or might not end up being a sticky situation. She had met Tam briefly, and had gotten good vibes from her, too. Petite and curvaceous, Tam was a lovely lady with caramel skin and coffee-colored brown eyes and a ready, friendly smile. J.D. had assured Julia that even though Tam was pretty much a rookie detective, she had proved herself very good at the job. If J.D. vouched for her, liked her, and trusted her, Julia knew that she and Tam would get along just fine.
    â€œGlad you happened to be with Special Agent Brannock, Detective,” Chief Mullins said the moment she reached his side. “Looks like you’re gonna get a baptism by fire. I know you aren’t slated to start until next Monday, but now that you’re here, I’m gonna make use of your experience. I’m shorthanded in homicide with Tam out for the trial. J.D.’s caught up in that, too, right?”
    â€œYes, sir. I’m ready to go. I’ve been off duty way too long. Just tell me what you need.”
    â€œTBI has full jurisdiction here, but Phil asked me to give him a liaison officer to help Will Brannock handle this investigation. You’ll be working hand in hand with him. You got any problem with that?”
    Julia wasn’t at all sure about the hand in hand part, but she wasn’t about to say she didn’t want to work with Brannock. She wasn’t about to give up the opportunity to get involved in the case, either. “That’s fine with me. Let me make sure I understand the jurisdictions. He’ll be in complete charge. I’m here to help and assist. Right?”
    â€œRight, but I think y’all will get along just fine. He’s an exceptional investigator, and from what I’ve heard, so are you.”
    â€œThank you, sir. I’ll do my best, I promise you that. Do I need to check in at headquarters before I start working with Brannock?”
    â€œNo. You got your badge and all the paperwork lined out last time you were here. You’re on your own from here on out. But be apprised, I want to be notified every step of the way, so I expect weekly written reports—more if you can find the time. E-mails are fine, if you’re out of the office, and you will be. Because of the notoriety of this murder, Phil might want a task force set up down at the TBI offices. If you need more help from our