Chapter 127

Susan Robbins, along with a significant portion of Cottonwood's population, gathered for the memorial service honoring the eight fallen police officers from Sedona. Each widow, including FBI agent Alan Robbins' wife, was presented with an American Flag as a tribute to their husbands' dedication to the state and country. Despite knowing that Alan was alive, Susan couldn't shake the feeling of being out of place. This charade was essential to maintain the illusion that he was deceased, a crucial element in ensuring his safety and preventing him from testifying against the members of the four mob families. With the president's presence, the event would be broadcast nationwide and even globally. Susan understood the significance of her positioning—front and center. Later, being comforted by the president himself would solidify their narrative in the eyes of both allies and adversaries.

Cops from all over the state and across the country showed up for the f