DI Sally Parker Thrillers Box Set Books 1-3 by M A Comley

Author:M A Comley [Comley, M A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jeamel Publishing Limited
Published: 2019-08-12T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Sally smiled when she heard her mother singing as she prepared breakfast for them all the following morning. “You sound much happier, Mum. You’re challenging the birds with that beautiful dawn chorus.” She kissed her mother on the cheek and let Dex out the back door.

“Maybe there’s some truth in that old adage about a problem shared, after all, darling. I can’t thank you enough for the support you’ve shown me over my menopause. Not everyone would be as understanding as you and your father. I’m blessed to have you both in my life.”

Sally sniggered and poured them all a cup of tea. “Just remember that the next time the urge to attack us with a frying pan takes your fancy, okay?”

“I’ll do that, dear. The menopause is loathsome! If I could suck all my productive bits out, I would!”

“Mum! You are funny.”

Her mother studied her with a perturbed expression. “Are you mocking me, child?”

“Don’t be silly. I bet thousands of women in your situation feel the same.”

Her mother smiled and touched Sally’s face gently. “You’re one in a million, daughter of mine… one in a million. Do you have time for scrambled eggs on toast?”

“Try and stop me, as long as I can have it with lashings of ketchup. I can’t eat eggs without disguising them. You know that.”

“That peculiarity of yours has never wavered over the years.”

Her father entered the kitchen and pecked them both on the cheek. “How are my two favourite girls this morning?”

“Full of the joys of spring, except it’s the middle of September. Work that one out, Dad.” Sally chortled.

“That’s good to hear. I could eat two horses this morning, Janine. What’s on the menu, love?”

Her mother chuckled. “The things that come out of a chicken’s bum. Will that do you?”

Sally laughed at her father’s shocked expression and sought out the cutlery to lay the breakfast table.

Her father let out a huff. “I’m beginning to regret asking. Yuck! What a bloody image that just conjured up.”

It was wonderful to share a pleasant, angst-free breakfast with her parents before she said farewell to them and set off for the station.

When she pushed open the doors to the incident room, Sally found the rest of the team already busy at their desks. She glanced up at the clock on the wall to see it was only five minutes to eight. Her chest puffed out with pride for her team’s willingness to attack their day before their shift began. “You guys rock… just saying.”

“You set a good example… just saying.” Joanna smiled. She looked up from her computer, and her face turned serious. “Any news on Jack’s daughter, boss?”

“I’m sure he won’t mind you guys knowing. The news isn’t good, I’m afraid. The little mite has a desperate fight ahead of her. She was born with a heart defect. Needless to say, Jack will be absent for a few days. That reminds me—I need to make the chief aware of the situation first thing. Anything useful turn up from the TV appeal aired last night?”

“A few things.

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