Carmen did her best to look surprised, and pained.  "Oh my...I'd heard there was a commotion but I didn't think..."  She trailed off, her lips trembling with mock fear.  "And you would be...?"   She asked the woman.<br/><br/><em>I guess I could use this to opportunity to gather some info.</em>Carmen thought.  She nodded and followed the policewoman upstairs.  Taking a seat, she crossed her legs and continued her act.  "Mr. Ortitz and I were, how do I say...close.  But only physically...He rarely spoke about his personal life..."