Un Lampo di Bianco Scene 36

“Mr. Lang was here last night when…” K.J. began.
“I found the body,” Tony interrupted. Niccoldi went pale and that made Tony smile inside just a little bit.
“Good God,” Niccoldi exclaimed. “That was you? I heard somebody was out there, smoking in the rain when…”
“What can you tell us about Amy Holden, professor?” K.J. asked. She was good at getting him back on topic, Tony thought. Persistent, just like Jackson said.
“Amy,” Niccoldi echoed, clearing his throat. “Poor girl. She was a brilliant student and a genuinely decent human being. Caring, dependable. I’m sorry if this sounds…expected, but it’s the truth.”
“I’ll believe it,” K.J. said. “Everyone I talked to had very nice things to say about her. Could you tell me what kind of work she was doing for you?”
“Research,” Niccoldi replied, his voice tightening. “She was helping me with a book I’m writing.”