Part One: IX. Laptop

“Now, how am I supposed to know?” Frank sounded impatient and a bit annoyed on the phone. “Some guys of forensics went through her room, and yes, probably there was something like a computer there, I assume it was given to mum.”

“Oh, she doesn’t have it. Well, it’s not here, I’m sure. I’d have known. Her file is just a few scraps of paper, I imagine, death certificate, some notes, that’s all. Nothing like one of those big cardboard boxes with evidence and stuff. As I said, it's never been a case.”

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Benny was in charge of archives.

“Musgrave, Musgrave…not immediately. Must be in the Finished section. Couple of months ago, you say?”

Benny disappeared between the cabinets. After a few minutes he reappeared.

“Got it. Folder is heavier than usual. Has a little laptop hiding in it.”

“Can I have it?” Neil asked.

“The whole thing? Sign for it, will you.”