Falafel Jones - The Kewpie Killer by Falafel Jones

Author:Falafel Jones [Jones, Falafel]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery: Cozy - Romance - Humor - Florida
ISBN: 1484069927
Publisher: Falafel Jones
Published: 2013-04-07T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen – Jewels

A voice behind me bellowed, “O’Donnell. O’Donnell, answer when I call you.” Then, I felt a heavy hand on my shoulder whirl me around in Eddie’s swivel chair. “What? Where’s O’Donn…”

The man looked down at me with his mouth open and Eddie said, “Jennie’s left for court, Lou.”

The man mumbled, “Then, who’s… never mind…s’cuse me,” went into the office marked “Lieutenant Haskell” and shut the door.

Eddie looked up from the computer screen. “I’m sorry, Raquel. The Lieutenant lacks social skills… or so say his first three wives.”

“He thought I was Jennie.”

“Guess so.”

“Do you think we look alike?”

Eddie reached over to his printer for Robby’s photos. “Dunno.”

“You’re a detective and you don’t know if your partner and a woman you’ve been seeing look alike?”

“Yeah. OK. I guess you do, both have long black hair… ‘bout the same age…”

“And that’s all?”

“Well, maybe you do look a bit like each other.”

“Is that why you’re seeing me? I remind you of Jennie?”

“No, Raquel, nothing like that.”

“What’s it like then?”

“I like you. Am I attracted to tall, slim, good looking, women with dark hair? Sure. Who wouldn’t be?”

“You think I’m slim and good looking?”

“Sure. I’m too shallow to chase after you if you weren’t.”

“… And it’s not just because you think I look like Jennie?”

“Yeah, but for the record, you don’t look like her. First, you’re prettier. Second, she’s really a red-head.”

“She dies her hair black?”

“Yeah, last gig was undercover. Redheads stand out. Not a good thing when you want to have a low profile.”

“But she doesn’t work there anymore.”

“She’s keeping it black till she’s done testifying. That’s why the Lieutenant confused you. We good?”

“Yeah… you really think I’m slim and pretty?”

“The slimmest and prettiest.”

“Stop flirting with me and get to work.”

“Yes, ma’am.” Eddie held the bag containing the gold shoe up to the light. “Maybe there’s something to these pieces we’re just not seeing.”

“Like what?”

“If I knew, I’d probably see it.”

“Let’s go shopping.”

“Now?”

“I think it’s time to visit a jeweler.”

“Umm. Am I buying a peace offering?”

“No, it means we need a professional opinion.”

“OK. I know a guy.”

“Hmm, been shopping for jewelry?”

“Nah, I caught the creep that robbed him. Recovered everything the guy took.” Eddie secured the evidence boxes in the locker near his desk and put Robby’s photos in his pocket. “Let’s go, it’s nice outside and it’s walking distance.”

* * *

The sign in the window read Golden Memories. Eddie pressed the doorbell and somebody buzzed us into the store. Eddie pointed his thumb at himself and said, “I suggested the camera and buzzer system after the theft.”

“How can you tell by looking at someone if they’re going to rob you?”

“Sometimes you see someone who doesn’t look kosher, like the junkie that robbed Manny. Other times, you can’t tell, but if you can’t see their face, you don’t let them in. Besides, if you can see’em then you’ve got them on tape so we get a photo. Added bonus, we’ve got a chance of prints on the button and maybe the door.

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