Fatal Festive Donuts (A Donut Truck Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Cindy Bell

Author:Cindy Bell [Bell, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-11-27T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Early the next morning, Brenda woke to the sound of Joyce’s phone ringing. It was the second time she’d heard it. The first time she’d ignored it and willed herself to go back to sleep. But the second time she couldn’t. She sat up in bed as she heard Joyce’s voice through the wall.

“It’s very early, Detective.”

The moment she heard that, her chest tightened. Why was he calling so early? What news could he have that couldn’t wait? She padded out into the hallway, just as Joyce stepped out of her own bedroom.

“I guess he woke you, too, huh?” She shook her head.

“What was it about?” Brenda followed her into the kitchen.

“It was good news, actually, which was surprising. He said he wanted to tell me personally that we’ve been given the all clear to reopen the truck as of ten this morning.” She began to get the coffee pot ready.

“Oh, that is good news!” Brenda smiled. “Does that mean that they’ve found the killer?”

“No, unfortunately. But the truck has been processed as much as it can be, and the mayor has been putting pressure on the police department to get the market back up and running, so we have the opportunity to open the truck back up.”

“Well, that’s not great news. But at least we can get back to work.”

“He also said that he wants a copy of the gingerbread donut recipe. He wants me to email it to him.”

“The gingerbread donuts. Why?” Brenda asked, then her eyes widened. “He thinks they were poisoned?”

“I don’t know, but he can think it all he wants. They weren’t, so let’s just give him the recipe.”

“Okay.” Brenda nodded slowly.

“Apparently, all of our supplies have been removed as a precaution and the inside of the truck has gone through a special cleaning to sanitize it.”

“At least we didn’t have a lot of stock delivered. We are getting most of the dry ingredients delivered this week.”

“I know. I can’t wait to get back open.”

“Do you think anyone will come to the truck, though?” Brenda bit into her bottom lip.

“Why wouldn’t they?” Joyce looked into her eyes. “Listen, we didn’t do anything wrong.”

“I know that. But the last time the detective was here he wouldn’t try the donuts I offered him. I mean, people are going to know that Jerry was possibly killed by a donut. Do you really think they’re going to risk purchasing anything from us?”

“Yes, I do. Because the regulars will know better, and the visitors won’t have a clue about what happened. We’ll be fine. Hiding out is not an option. We need to show the detective that we have nothing to hide from. Let him believe what he wants. If he can’t solve the crime, well then he’s just not very good at his job, is he?” Joyce turned the coffee pot on. “You can decide whether you want to or not, but I’m going to be at the truck by nine. That way we have time to tidy up whatever they might have done to it.

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