Page 86 of The Catcher

“I’m sorry to have brought you all this way. I would have gotten back to you, but with all that’s happened…” Noah shook his head. “When I called you, I had the case files from the money laundering investigation. I was hoping to review them with you; I had some questions about my father’s involvement, but…”

“They went missing?” Thomas interjected before Noah could explain that they had been stolen.

“Yes. From my home,” Noah confirmed with a hint of curiosity.

Thomas nodded thoughtfully. “Things haven’t changed.”

“Yeah, and with all the time that has passed, I doubt you remember the case,” Noah remarked, feeling disappointed.

“How could I forget it? But you’re right, it has been a long time, so my recollection might be a little skewed,” Thomas admitted, his expression thoughtful. “So I guess it’s good that I took a copy back in those days,” he continued.

“You have duplicates?” Noah asked, intrigued.

Thomas nodded. “Let’s say I had trust issues with certain people in the department.”

“What happened? Why did you stop investigating?” Noah inquired, curious about the sudden halt in Thomas’ investigative work.

“It wasn’t my choice. I was removed from my position,then released from my job,” Thomas explained. “Someone said it was…”

“Someone higher up?” Noah interjected, sensing the underlying implications.

Thomas hesitated before replying, “That’s right.”

Noah smiled, a sense of camaraderie forming between them. “Then it looks as if we have a lot in common and much to discuss. Please, close the door,” Noah said before glancing across High Peaks, a spark of hope reigniting in his eyes. While the Anderson case was closed, another lay dormant, ready to become active.