The next morning’s news was filled with the discovery and recovery of the body of a young woman in her twenties in Mule Deer Canyon. No ID had yet been made. “Anyone knowing anything about the possible identity is asked to notify the county sheriff’s office or the Valley View police department,” the reporter said as the phone numbers flashed on the screen. Bond was up, fully refreshed and ready to meet the day. This morning he’d wear his chief of surgery hat and work at home or in his hospital office. Rory was in the kitchen talking on his cell when Bond walked in. He lifted a finger in greeting, and Bond leaned in to brush a kiss across the smooth skin of his cheek. Rory ended his call to say the body had been identified through dental records. “It’s the missing student. The ME won’t