Cherringham--Episode 16--18 by Matthew Costello

Author:Matthew Costello [Costello 1, Matthew 1, Richards 2, Neil 2]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-3-7325-2127-2
Publisher: Bastei Entertainment
Published: 2017-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

10. A Fatal Sip

Jack didn’t say anything until they were out of the hospital building, and had walked over to Sarah’s Rav-4.

“Good one — asking for carte blanche to go on the set.”

“Thanks. Though I don’t imagine we’ll be very welcome.”

Jack grinned at that. “Yes. But at least they can’t throw us off.”

“We’ll see about that.” Then Sarah asked: “That bit of interrogation of Ludo … your thoughts? I’m assuming you have some.”

Jack laughed, “Yeah, I always do, don’t I? Okay …”

He looked around. Today was another beautiful blue sky day; had to be frustrating to lose a day of shooting, but even worse to lose a day like this.

Even in spring such days could be rare.

“See, it really looks like Ludo is worried about this film …”

“I’m sure — with his lead actress threatened.”

Jack nodded. “Yeah, I guess so … and as to who might want to hurt the film …”

“Based on what he said, could be anyone.”

“Right. But what we don’t have is any evidence.”

“Evidence of … what?”

“Someone trying to intentionally harm Zoë. All the accidents looking accidental. Now this. People could easily imagine an actress using pain killers. Taking a bit too much. But there is one thing.”

“What’s that?”

Jack turned, the sun hitting his face, and for a moment Sarah could see the years of thinking, dealing with murder, life … all etched into his face.

Sometimes she thought of him as a peer.

But to see that craggy face now, there was no question that time had taken its toll.

And yet — she had to admit — what a rugged face.

Could make some lady of the right age … quite content.

“Zoë had nothing to eat. Just hit the set. And yet somehow the drug got into her.”

“Yes — and?”

He raised hand. “But she did have one thing. A thermos. Her herbal tea. Always by her side.”

“You think someone spiked it?”

A nod. “Could be. Anyway, I intend to find out.”

“How?”

“The set was cleared after the EMT arrived. I suppose there’s a chance the thermos could still be there.”

“And we do have permission to go there.”

“Yup. Though I better not let Alphonso see me,” Jack said, grinning. “And Ludo made me think of something that you could dive into, maybe with Grace’s help …”

Sarah guessed what that could be. She and Jack’s minds had long ago started running down similar paths.

“What’s the real story behind this film? Who stands to win if it’s made? Is there anyone who could lose? Did Ludo tell us everything he knows … or is there more?”

“Just what I was thinking,’ Sarah said. “I’ve got some flyers for the St. James’s Spring Fete to finalise, and another go at a wedding invite — tis the season for that as well. But I’ll hit those fast, then into this …”

Jack smiled at that. “You know, we did say we could … charge for these services. Maybe send a bill to the film company when we’re done?”

“Good idea. But to tell you the truth — I’d do this for free.

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