Chapter 4 - Ryan’s Statement Had Disappeared
Ryan had witnessed the rack collapse.
He saw Linda reach for a box.
The rack shifted before she touched it.
Two wall anchors had already pulled loose.
Ryan submitted a statement that afternoon.
Three days later, an investigator asked why he had never provided one.
Ryan checked the system.
His statement was gone.
He resubmitted it.
The second copy disappeared too.
That was when he kept a photograph of the signed original.
Sarah had received it anonymously.
Ryan stared.
“You got my photo?”
“Yes.”
“I didn’t send it.”
Sarah’s expression changed.
Neither had Linda.
Someone else on base had been collecting evidence.
Sarah asked Ryan who knew he photographed the statement.
“Only Major Collins.”
General Miller suddenly interrupted.
“This cafeteria is not a courtroom.”
“No,” Sarah said. “Which is fortunate for you.”
A few soldiers looked down to hide their reactions.
Miller ordered everyone back to lunch.
Nobody moved.
Then Sarah’s phone vibrated.
A new message.
CHECK FREEZER CAMERA 3 BEFORE COLLINS ERASES IT.
May you like
Sarah looked toward the kitchen.
Someone was still helping her.
