Christmas by the Sea (Haunting by the Sea Book 6) by Kathi Daley

Author:Kathi Daley [Daley, Kathi]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Published: 2019-12-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Woody decided to close the Santa House and call in the crime scene unit. Now that we strongly suspected that Holly had died within the walls of the building, Woody felt it was important to go through the place with a fine-tooth comb, even though any evidence that may have existed was most likely compromised by this point. The parents and children who’d waited in line but hadn’t gotten to see Santa weren’t happy, but Woody did what he needed to do anyway.

Trevor and I headed into town to have dinner and take the photos of the lights we’d come to take. It was difficult to transition from chatting with a ghost who’d recently been murdered to enjoying the Christmas festivities Cutter’s Cove had to offer, but once we’d been walking around looking at window displays for a while, we both started to relax.

“There’s a line out the door at the toy store,” I said as we walked along the sidewalk that was lined on one side by festively decorated windows, and by trees decorated with white twinkle lights on the other side.

“Christmas is just around the corner. Have you finished your shopping?”

“I did most of it online this year,” I answered. “I do enjoy the hustle and bustle associated with hitting the stores to look for the perfect gift, but this year things seemed busy. First, we had the cruise, and then there was the shooting of the social worker to help with. It’s nice to walk around and look at the lights and the stores without the added pressure of needing to find gifts. How about you? Have you finished your shopping?” I asked Trevor.

“I’m actually making some of my gifts this year. Those I had to mail have already been sent off except the one for my father.”

I leaned my head on his shoulder. “That’s right. You told me that you were making a desk for Mac. How is that going?”

“It turned out really well. I just have one final coat of clear lacquer to add, and it will be done. I think she’s really going to like it. I had to call Ty and ask him about the electrical panel. I wanted Mac to have all the plugs and ports she would need. He was actually very helpful. I’m glad Mac decided to take a chance and go out with the guy. He seems like a good fit for our little group.”

“I agree. Ty is great.” I pulled Trevor into a candy store. “I’m going to buy my mom some divinity. Our cook used to make it every year, and I know Mom really looked forward to it.”

“Does this cook still work for your mom?”

“No. She passed away a few years ago. My mom has a meal service now. She goes out to eat a lot, and didn’t feel that she really needed a full-time staff person once Cookie passed.”

“Your cook’s name was Cookie?”

“Nickname. Her actual name was Ursula.”

Trevor pulled out his wallet and paid for the candy.

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