Deadly Options by Terry Odell

Author:Terry Odell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Small town police, Chief of Police, Homicides, Police detectives, police body cameras, House hunting, Series Crossover, Mapleton Police, Pine Hills Police
Publisher: Terry Odell
Published: 2021-02-24T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 33

ALTHOUGH HIS CELL WAS burning a hole in his pocket, Gordon managed to ignore it during dinner. Angie had chosen Sadie’s Café, most likely because it was similar to Daily Bread. Service was efficient, friendly, and the staff seemed to know most of the customers. Greeted them by name, chatted while they took orders and brought the food.

Angie, he knew, was counting heads, watching the rate tables turned. He couldn’t begrudge her investigative efforts. If they did end up moving here, she’d be looking for work in food service. He doubted there was room for a second café, and he didn’t think Angie would want to work for someone else at this point in her career.

“Let’s order different things,” Angie said. “I want to try the tomato and spinach soup, and there’s a chicken with mushrooms and baby potatoes that looks good.”

Gordon perused the menu. “I’ll try the chicken and dumpling soup. All the entrées are acceptable, so why don’t you choose for me?”

She picked up her menu, and after a moment of lip-chewing, suggested he try the seafood combination platter. So, she was looking for ideas, not comparison shopping. He agreed, and the discussion revolved around food, Angie sampling everything and clearly trying to recreate the recipes in her mind.

He sampled a bite of his salmon, trying to discern the seasonings. Although he was Angie’s first taster when she was working on new recipes, he was basically a yea or nay opinion-giver. “You know my palate is anything but sophisticated. The salmon’s good. Moist, tender, and maybe a touch of spice.”

Angie forked up a morsel, chewed, her expression thoughtful. “Old Bay,” she said.

“Is that good or bad?”

“It’s fine. Nothing fancy. A basic recipe, but you’re spot on about the cookage.”

They finished their meals, lingering over the bottle of wine they’d ordered instead of coffee and dessert. When their server brought the check and Gordon was fishing out his credit card, Angie peered over her glass and asked her if there were any caterers in Pine Hills. “You know, for parties or special events. Nothing fancy. Just different.”

Their server shook her head. “Not specifically. All the restaurants here will do take out, but it’s from our menus. Oh, I think Ashley will do special orders, decorate cakes and cupcakes, but that’s about it. Are you having a party?”

Angie shook her head. “No, just curious.”

That seemed to satisfy their server. She picked up Gordon’s card and hastened toward the counter.

“You’re scouting,” Gordon said.

“Of course I am. You’re going to your interview tomorrow to see if you want to move here. I have to gather my own data so I can make an informed decision.”

“So we can make an informed decision. You’re thinking of continuing with event planning without Megan?”

“Dunno. Like I said, just gathering data so I can weigh options. Go ahead. Check your phone. I admire your restraint, but you’ve been itching to see what Ed said.”

“It’ll wait until we get back to our room. Right now, I’m on vacation with my wife.

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