"I will not see her," I responded stubbornly, after gathering my calm.

"But she is not saying anything," Detective Michelle reminded me. "And if she does not say anything, there is no way we can continue with the case. There are hardly any leads and we must take on anyone we get."

"I doubt she will be of any help either. Can you ask around the hospital my father was admitted in before he died? They should be of help," I evaded.

She was silent a while, "Yes, ma'am. But I would advice you see that woman. She could hold information that will be helpful to the case."

My palms...