I have had lately, I can tell you that you are absolutely of sound mind. This is strictly a formality to show that you are not some psychopath going around offing people. It will all be fine."
"Are you responsible for all these news reports about corruption at City Hall and the Shipyards?" she asked.
"This was an extraordinary case with very deep reaching involvement. There are going to be a lot of people in politics, and high level people who work for the city, that lose their job or will even be facing criminal charges. There are also some very public figures in the Toronto business world that are going to have to answer some tough questions. There are a lot of upset people out there. In a way, it's nice you are in here, away from all the insanity."
"I think I'd rather the insanity out there than the insanity in here. Too much of this mental hospital would surely drive a person crazy. I think you become what you're around. Every minute I'm in here, I feel more like I'm being tortured," she said.
"I'm sure it won't be long."
"What's happening with Dr. Nelson?" she asked.
"He's still in a coma in intensive care. We aren't sure if he'll make it, and if he does, we're not sure what we'll be able to get from him. So far we haven't been able to prove who he was working for but we have a pretty good idea it was the Mob."
"I'm glad he won't be able to hurt anyone again."
"It was damn lucky for us, that you were so helpful and forthcoming with information. That's the only way I was able to make the connection," said Bill.
"So, you said I wasn't the only one he did this to. What did he get the others to do?"
"He had one jump off a bridge. We figure he must have been asking too many questions or wasn't playing along," he said. "The other was a female who he had try and take me out. We were looking into mafia involvement in the shipyards and word must have gotten out. I take it as a sign that someone was feeling threatened."
"What did they have against James?"
"Sarah, your husband was deeply involved. He was overseeing a lot of the operations of the mafia in the ports. We have evidence that he was allowing bribes, diverting security, taking kickbacks. I know you said you weren't aware of any involvement, but he had been involved for at least the two and a half years he's been the Terminal Manager. We think though, that he was put in that position because he had a history with the mafia.
We suspect that everything was going well until he started working both sides. About six months ago, a motorcycle gang moved in, and we're told he was helping them out as well."
"I still have a hard time believing James would get tied up in the mafia."
"You just focus on getting you out of here and let the lawyers sort the rest out," Bill said.
"I want to thank you for all you've done, Inspector. I don't know what I would have done without your help."
"You get through those psych tests and we'll see you on the outside."
"I hope you keep healing up. It seems like you're doing better."
"My kids and my team won't let me do anything stressful. It's getting a little boring," he said.
The security guard opened the door and came in. "Show's over, folks. It's time for your interview, Elliott," said the guard.
Sarah and Bill said their goodbyes and the guard took her away.
Chapter 70
Sarah Elliot
Sarah Elliott was taken to the forensic ward, a secure area for mentally ill offenders. At the far end of the floor was another locked down area with more codes to get into it. Past the security doors, was a long hall with a number of rooms along each side. All rooms had their doors closed except the last. She was brought into the room and then told to sit and wait for the doctor.
She wasn't aware of the time, but it seemed like she had a very long wait. Screams could be heard coming from down the hall. She wondered what went on in this section of the hospital. It all seemed way too eerie. The silence was broken when the person in the next room started banging on their door, making Sarah jump.
This place gives me the creeps. I can't wait to get the heck out.
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