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Edward hated to leave Bella. He wanted nothing more than to go back and be with her. He was about to pull a U-turn when his phone rang again. Pursing his lips, he saw Charlie’s number. “Cullen,” Edward barked.
“Are you on your way?” Charlie asked.
“Rose just called me,” Edward replied. “I was out, but I need to swing by my parents to change. I’ll be at the fire station in a little bit.”
“Rose is on her way here,” Charlie said brusquely.
“Where’s the fire?” Edward asked.
“Rudy’s Barber Shop in Capitol Hill,” Charlie answered. “Do you know where it’s located?”
“Affirmative. I’ll meet you there, Chief,” Edward replied.
“Do you have your kit?”
“In the back of my truck. See you in a bit,” Edward said.
Charlie grunted his goodbye.
Edward drove away from Bella’s condo toward Rudy’s Barber Shop off Pine Street. When he arrived, he had to show his badge to be granted entrance into the neighborhood. He parked his Bronco next to Charlie’s department SUV. He opened the rear of his truck. He quickly changed into some work boots and swiped an SFD jacket before slinging his bag over his shoulder. He nodded at some of the guys who were cleaning up the scene.
“Edward!” called Rose.
He made his way to his partner and whistled lowly. The shop was gone. It was a smoking pile of rubble. “Wow,” he said. “Was there any damage to the surrounding businesses?”
“Only at the barbershop,” Rose explained. “Charlie was actually coming here to get a haircut for the benefit. This is his usual stop. They give amazing straight razor shaves, supposedly. When Charlie got here, it was up in flames.”
“That’s why he called us in?” Edward asked.
“Yeah. He wanted to fight the fire, but instead, he was determined to figure out what the hell happened. I told him it’s too hot, but you know Charlie,” Rose shrugged.
“Were there any casualties?” Edward pressed. “This looked like it burned fast and burned hot.”
“No deaths, thankfully. There were a few injuries because of the chemicals in there, but everyone will make a complete recovery,” Rose said.
Charlie came out, his face was covered in soot and his lips were pressed into a grim line. “You’re both here. Excellent. They’re almost done,” he said tersely. “I was walking to this place when it exploded. It fucking exploded. Nearly everyone was outside. The owner was inside, trying to get some of the building’s information.”
“He’s okay, right?” Rose asked.
“Smoke inhalation and second degree burns on his arms and hands,” Charlie grunted. “I just want to start the investigation. I know we can’t do much because of the heat, but something about this fire is rubbing me the wrong way.”
“Well, perhaps it was the fact that you were almost inside it would rub me the wrong way,” Rose snorted.
“It’s not like I was the target or anything,” Charlie snapped. “Grab your shit. Let’s check it out, take some photos and head back to the lab.”
“It’s still smoking, Chief,” Edward argued.
“Cullen, so help me, I do not want to put you on report,” Charlie snarled, glowering at Edward. He held up his hands in surrender. Charlie spun on his heel and went inside, wearing a helmet and carrying a Halligan. Edward picked up a helmet, following Charlie with Rose coming up the rear.
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