A Crafter Knits a Clue_A Handcrafted Mystery by Holly Quinn

Author:Holly Quinn [Quinn, Holly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Cozy, Crafts, women sleuths, amateur sleuth, General
ISBN: 9781683317715
Google: fcdWDwAAQBAJ
Amazon: 1683317718
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Published: 2018-10-09T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

The mood was electric, and a palpable feeling of jubilation filled the air. Finally, the town of Heartsford was coming out of the winter blahs. So far, the weather looked as if it would cooperate and give them a full cloudless day to celebrate Spring Fling. That alone was something to celebrate. Sammy had risen early in the morning, and she and Bara were at Community Craft by seven AM. The aid from Heidi and Ellie the previous afternoon made Sammy feel well prepared for the day’s events. Community Craft was restocked with loads of fresh spring merchandise. Out with the winter scarfs and hats, and in with the handmade purses crafted by the quilting group in vibrant spring colors. New smocks, aprons, and dresses were ready for the spring fashion season, created by talented seamstresses. The store had a renewed appearance, and a new line of fragrant spring and summer soaps filled the air with a lovely fresh scent.

Sammy stepped into the office and narrowly avoided bumping into Carter. He was loading packages of bratwurst that the grocer had delivered into the refrigerator. As he heard Sammy ruffling through papers on the desk, he spun in her direction.

“You got a minute?”

Sammy stacked the papers and then gave the teen her full attention.

“Coach asked why you left the memorial brunch so fast. He wanted to speak with you. I told him we were holding a fundraiser today on his behalf. He really wanted to thank you for helping him. What happened? You didn’t say hi to Mom or Dad either. Did we do something?”

When Sammy noticed the look of disappointment that spread across his face, she reached out and touched his arm with one hand. “Oh, Carter, I’m really sorry about that. Please give my regards to your folks. I had to get back to the store to relieve Ellie, and Heidi was my ride. I have no excuse for not saying hello, and I should have paid my respects to Coach … I’m sorry. I was rushing as usual.”

“Okay. I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t something I said the other day when you mentioned Deborah working here.”

“Oh, my goodness, honey! No.” She forgot how sensitive Carter could be. She reached for his shoulder, gave it a light squeeze, and then instantly let go. “Carter. You are my little brother. I could never be mad at you and not speak to you, I hope you know that. I was in my own head that day. It had absolutely nothing to do with you or anyone else. I’m really sorry I didn’t say hello, and if I offended you. I really need to pay more attention to my behavior.” Sammy held a hand to her heart. “You are the last person in the world I’d want to hurt or offend.”

“I’m just glad we’re okay.”

“We’re always okay. And I’m so glad you came to talk to me. We can talk about anything. Okay? Please don’t hold this stuff inside. You can always talk to me anytime.

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