Candy Canes and Cadavers by Angela K Ryan

Author:Angela K Ryan [Ryan, Angela K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781734087611
Publisher: John Paul Publishing
Published: 2019-11-11T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

The women walked to the car in silence after their conversation with Peter Holloway.

“I guess we can move Rick Bennett up a few notches on our list of suspects,” Connie finally said, as Grace backed out of Peter’s driveway.

“When I would go to social events for the playhouse with Concetta, I never realized there was so much going on beneath the surface,” Grace said. “Ignorance really is bliss.”

“It certainly is an interesting cast of characters. Pun intended,” Connie said with a smirk.

When they got home, nobody felt like cooking, so they kept it simple and ordered pizza for dinner. Jo and Gianna had told the guys that they were out running some errands, so they didn’t ask any questions when they returned. Connie had the feeling that they suspected the women were up to something but chose not to ask.

Grace joined them for pizza, but as soon as they finished eating, she headed home for a quiet evening alone. After Gary and Gianna put the twins to bed, the guys announced that they wanted to catch the rest of the football game on TV, so the women opted for a glass of wine on the balcony.

Jo closed the slider behind them for privacy. “So, what did you girls think of our visit with Peter?”

“It definitely gives Rick a strong motive,” Gianna said. “And as the director, he would have known Damian’s pre-performance routine and had easy access to Damian’s dressing room.”

“I’d say Rick is a strong suspect,” Jo said.

“William Deveaux and his wife, Judith, came into my store this morning,” Connie said. “They mentioned that Rick was on the verge of declaring bankruptcy and losing everything. William also revealed that he had a job offer from another theatre, so I don’t think he’d kill Damian over a job he didn’t need.”

“Rick is a strong suspect, but I still haven’t crossed Dottie off my list,” Gianna said.

Jo shook her head. “Me, eeither. I don’t like that she was sneaking around backstage. She could have easily slipped into Damian’s dressing room and poisoned his antacid.”

“And if she was as obsessed with him as everybody says, she likely knew his routine,” Connie added. “But don’t forget, there’s still Eloise and Sophie to consider. Eloise and Damian were seen in a heated argument several times recently, and Sophie stood to lose a lot financially if Damian left her, which Dottie and Rick both thought he was considering doing. Eloise and Sophie both had motives and backstage access.”

Connie drained her last sip of wine, and fatigue suddenly overtook her. “The only thing I know for sure is that I’m too tired to think straight anymore. After my late adventure with Dad last night and a long day today, I need to go to bed.”

“You get a good night’s sleep, sweetie, so you can enjoy the boat ride tomorrow.”

Betty, an old acquaintance of Concetta’s, owned a pontoon boat that she kept in a marina in Naples and offered rides for a small fee in order to earn extra income.

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