“I’ll walk you out,” Carmen told them, “Please do call us if you need anything more. We want to help as much as we can.”

“Helena?” Bette said over her mobile as she walked swiftly out of the dormitories, “I think we have a lead.”

***

“Jodi Lerner?” Special Agent Helena Peabody said as she walked into Jodi’s office with Agent Williams, Bette and Gen trailing behind her, “Could you please come with us, we have some questions for you.”

“I don’t have to go anywhere with you,” Jodi replied. She started signing frantically to Tom.

“She says that this is outrageous. You barge into her office without informing her and speak to her like she’s guilty of something,” Tom interpreted, “She does not appreciate being treated this way, especially after she has to graciously helped you with your investigation.”

“Miss Lerner,” Helena said, “You can cooperate and come quietly with us now, or you can wait until we get a warrant. Either way, you are coming with us. Also,” she continued, “You might want to surrender Blackberry, or we can get it subpoenaed. As I said, it’s your choice.”

Jodi looked at Tom helplessly, he signed to her and she nodded. “Ok,” she said, picking up her coat. She unwillingly handed over her Blackberry to Tasha as she slowly walked out of her office.

Gen, Bette and Shane stood outside the interrogation room, watching the questioning unfold through the large one-sided mirror. Inside, Helena loomed over Jodi as Tasha sat across from her, quietly taking notes.

“I find it hard to believe that you had nothing to do with the murders, Miss Lerner,” Helena said, “With the statements we have, you are easily our primary suspect.”

Jodi kept silent, watching Helena speak to her.

“My agents have already asked you, but I am going to give you another chance to tell me the truth,” Helena added, starring Jodi in the eye, “What exactly is your relationship with Nikki Stevens, Francesca Wolfe and Dawn Denbo?”

Jodi starred at her defiantly, and answered plainly, “I want my lawyer.”

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Bette and Gen walked into the conference room and sat down. Dana and Lara were talking with papers scattered over the large table.