Killer in the Street (26 page)

Steve looked down at Jaime again, asleep and totally oblivious of the discussion going on over his bed. He would go into a courtroom as unaware of guilt as he was at this moment. He would hear testimony as puzzling to him as it would be to the jury. He would project an innocence no degree of questioning could embarrass.

“No, Dr. Curry,” Steve concluded, “the confession is out. If the state won’t recognize the evidence, neither will I. Sheilah wouldn’t want Jaime’s life jeopardized. My conscience will be clear.”

Steve spoke in a solemn tone, as if passing judgment on himself. Satisfied, he turned to leave the room, but Dr. Curry blocked his way. He wasn’t convinced.

“That’s a very convenient solution for you, Mr. Quentin,” he said, “but I have one question. What about my conscience?”

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