Sue Ann's heart was pounding as Mary went about the house, checking the locks. She didn't know if she felt better or worse when Mary got out her father's shotgun. Sue Ann's family had guns around the house, but this all suddenly felt even more real. And when Mary said she had seen something, Sue Ann knew she had to speak out.<br/><br/>"I keep getting an unknown caller on my phone," she blurted out. "He...he could be out there right now."<br/><br/>Getting that out inspired her into a bit of action. If Sarah's killer was out there they could easily get help. She called Phil on her speed dial, knowing he would have the good sense to pick up. Mary could be having any manner of emergency.<br/><br/>"Phil, I've been getting some strange calls," she said without preamble when he picked up. "And we're afraid someone might be trying to get into the house." She didn't add that it might just be an animal. Better safe than sorry. "Okay thanks."<br/><br/>She rang off and turned to Mary. "State trooper will be here in five minutes," she said. Then she gave her companion a wan smile. "I could use a smoke right about now," she said. She had tried grass a couple of times. "But mellow's probably not best right now."<br/><br/>* * *<br/><br/>Lorenzo was getting a headache answering all the questions. He was almost glad when Phil called. He ducked away from the podium and spoke tersely for several seconds, then turned back to the crowd.<br/><br/>"That's all the questions for now," he said over the din. He motioned for the state troopers to follow him out of the office. He was sending available units to Mary's house. It might be nothing and he doubted Sarah's killer would go on a public rampage. But there was no reason to leave anything to chance.<br/><br/>Lamar, still seated, suddenly froze and looked pale. He suddenly remembered a conversation with his brother, and realized he needed to speak with him urgently. He rose, murmuring half to himself, "Gotta go back to the gas station."