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“Alright, let’s pass on tomorrow and talk more on Monday. Get some rest tomorrow.”
“Sounds good. My ass is dragging.”
Creed let out a tired chuckle. “Mine too. See you Monday at the office.”
“Yes, sir.”
With a final exhale, Creed ended the call and tossed his phone onto the end table. He lifted the footrest and closed his eyes, succumbing to exhaustion as sleep washed over him.
As the workweek began, he strode into the office and took his seat at his desk. He immediately opened his computer and began sifting through files, determined to uncover any leads on who might be working with Pedigo or Cartwright, or both. There had to be a traitor within their department leaking information.
He scanned the room of agents diligently working at their desks and couldn’t bring himself to suspect any one of them. They were all good men in his opinion, but someone was betraying them. Suddenly, he was startled when Eli appeared behind him and slapped him on the back.
“Jumpy this morning, Creed?” Eli chuckled, taking a seat across from him.
“Let’s talk,” Creed said firmly.
Eli looked at him curiously. “What’s going on?”
“I believe someone in this office is giving Pedigo and Cartwright insider information.”
Eli maintained eye contact, aware not to give away any clues by looking around the room. “I agree. The question is who? And why?”
Shaking his head in frustration, Creed responded, “I don’t know, Eli. But we can’t back off now. We’re too close.”
Eli stood up. “No one is backing off. We can let them think we are, but we won’t stop until we get justice for Mac and the rest of our team. Keep me updated on your plans. I’ll be out of town for a few days but stay in touch.”
“I will,” Creed assured him. “Stay safe.”
“You too.” With that, Eli made his way back to his own desk.
Creed stood up from his chair and walked to Dave’s office. He noticed that Dave was talking on the phone, but still knocked on the door before entering. He took a seat and waited for Dave to finish his call.
When Dave hung up, he leaned back in his chair and placed his hands on his round belly. “Did you find anything?”
“Not yet, but someone in this office is involved in this. That’s the only explanation,” Creed replied.
“I hate to admit it, but I think you’re right. We just have to figure out who it is.”
“I don’t really care about the why, I just want to know who.”
“I agree. The motive can come later. It’s unsettling to think that one of my agents could be betraying us.” Dave’s jaw tightened.
“It’s not a matter of could, but who. One of them is leaking information.” Creed stated with certainty.
Dave sat up straight and rested his arms on his desk. “Each of these agents has been here for at least two years. I trusted all of you with my life, and each other’s, but there’s no other explanation. I’ll start digging into their backgrounds.”
Creed got up from his chair. “I’m sorry. I trusted them all too, but...” He trailed off with a shrug.
“I understand. I’ll get back to you after I’ve done some investigating.”
“Where’s Doyle?” Creed asked.
“He’s on his way,” Dave replied with a grin. “He must have slept in today. You must be working him hard.”
Creed grinned back. “He’s a good man, determined to take down Pedigo just like we are.”
“Well, as you probably already know, he arrested Pedigo years ago and put him away, but Pedigo got released early. I’m sure that didn’t sit well with Doyle,” Dave explained.
