My Apartment Burned Down. My Parents Said, “Not Our Problem.” Then the Fire Investigator Called.

hesitation. Said he remembered her perfume—Chanel Number Five. Said his mother used to wear it.”

I almost smiled. My mother’s one consistent vanity.

“Marcus,” I said, turning to him. “How long until you can make an arrest?”

“I submitted the warrant application two days ago, right after the witness ID came through.” He checked his watch. “Judge Morrison continue reading …