Between Black And White
“Finally, placing his hands on his hips, he fixed his eyes on Rick. “What in the hell is going on?”
“The Professor was attacked last Tuesday night on the courthouse square,” Rick said, keeping his voice steady. When Bo’s eyes widened, Rick held out his palms. “He’s OK, but he’s hurt bad. He suffered a couple broken ribs and a severe concussion. He also tore some ligaments in his right knee and can barely walk.” Rick paused. “He was in the hospital for five days, but he’s out now.”
“Why didn’t you tell me—?”
“That was the Professor’s call,” Rick interrupted. “He saw no point in upsetting you before the prelim.”
Bo gazed down at the concrete floor. “Where is he?”
“The farm in Hazel Green. The doctor said he needs to be off his feet at least a month.”
“Jesus,” Bo said, scratching the back of his head and closing his eyes. “He could miss the trial.” As they all processed that possibility, Bo opened his eyes. “How did it happen?”
“He was jumped from behind after interviewing the waitress at... Kathy’s Tavern who served you the night of the murder.”MoreLess
“The Professor was attacked last Tuesday night on the courthouse square,” Rick said, keeping his voice steady. When Bo’s eyes widened, Rick held out his palms. “He’s OK, but he’s hurt bad. He suffered a couple broken ribs and a severe concussion. He also tore some ligaments in his right knee and can barely walk.” Rick paused. “He was in the hospital for five days, but he’s out now.”
“Why didn’t you tell me—?”
“That was the Professor’s call,” Rick interrupted. “He saw no point in upsetting you before the prelim.”
Bo gazed down at the concrete floor. “Where is he?”
“The farm in Hazel Green. The doctor said he needs to be off his feet at least a month.”
“Jesus,” Bo said, scratching the back of his head and closing his eyes. “He could miss the trial.” As they all processed that possibility, Bo opened his eyes. “How did it happen?”
“He was jumped from behind after interviewing the waitress at... Kathy’s Tavern who served you the night of the murder.”MoreLess
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