Final Cut by Sonia Parin

Author:Sonia Parin [Parin, Sonia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-11-18T05:00:00+00:00

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“That’s everyone fed.” Eve strode into the kitchen and began stacking the breakfast dishes into the dishwasher. “I’ve been thinking about paying my neighbors a visit. Introduce myself. I have enough muffins left over. I could take some as… peace offerings. Not that I think I need to apologize for the film crew. It’s good for the island. The film might end up attracting more tourists. The same goes for the inn. What do you think, Jill? Will they buy it?”

“Sorry, I’m still waking up and I must have a one track mind,” Jill said. “It’s only after I’ve had my breakfast that I start to remember why we’re here.”

“I suppose that means you had no trouble sleeping.”

“None. I feel safe with Josh here.”

“He and Jack inspected the entire outdoor area of the house at the crack of dawn but didn’t find anything.” Eve put her finger to her lips and called for silence. Not that it was necessary. Catherine Allan’s voice carried easily. “It’s not coming from upstairs.” She strode over to the back door and peered out at the beach. “It’s Catherine and the producer. Catherine just poked him on his chest.” Eve eased the door open.

“Whatever he wants, he gets. Is that understood?”

Eve raised her eyebrows and eased the door closed. “Well, that’s telling him.” Clearly she was pushing for Ricky Sheffield to get his way, even if it meant going over budget. “If anything happens to the new film director, I think we can safely assume the producer had a hand in it.”

Coming into the kitchen in time to hear the tail end of the conversation, Josh shook his head as if to suggest Eve was a lost cause.

Eve finished wiping down the kitchen counter. “I need some time away from the house so I’m running into town to get some pastries from the bakery.”

“Isn’t that cheating?” Jill asked.

“No one here will know the difference. Josh can keep an eye on things and you’re coming with me, Jill. I meant what I said about you sticking close to me.”

“If you don’t mind, I’ll walk a few paces behind you.”

Eve grabbed a jacket and made a note to stock up on firewood. Although, it might be a good idea to test the chimneys first. They probably needed a good clean.

“Looks like everyone is sleeping in.” It had been days since she’d heard the gentle lapping of waves against the shore. She glanced over at the houses across the street. Yes, she really needed to make amends. Her neighbors had to be gritting their back teeth, the disruption to their usual peace and quiet not something they would appreciate.

“The morning air might be too crisp for them, but they’re missing out on all this lovely sunshine.” Eve drove in silence for a moment, giving herself a break from all the worries of the last few days. She had no idea how Jack managed to do this type of work day in, day out. The constant stress and prodding for information would do her head in.

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