Gareth eyes the man with suspicious curiosity. It offered potential. But he couldn't help the feeling he was walking into a trap. And then there was Pearl.

"I'm open to it," he said slowly. "But I cannot give you any of the names of my sources. And nobody can know I work with you." He could still be selective in what he offered the police. Toss them scraps in return for juicy bones. "Now what of the young lady? Have you received already checked in on her? Is she safe?"