21. Interrogation

Sitting back and listening, Billy was learning a lot about interview techniques and was aggrevated that this guy was so good at his job.  Billy never needed to be this good, because this sleepy little town was essentially crime free with the exception of speeding tickets.  

Billy was not prepared for the sophistication of these criminals.

"So, Steven let me get this straight, you want me to believe that you were hired by someone who just sent you a letter with money and directions to kill Lili.  That's it!"

"Yes, sir. I don't know who hired me or why she needed to be killed.  I was just doing my job."

"Your job! Your job to kill an innocent girl in cold blood! You're telling me that you thought it was acceptable to kill Lili with just a letter and some cash." Caleb snapped back.

"Well, the letter threatened to kill me if I did not do as was expected of me," Steven added. 

"So, do you always follow the dire