Murder in Whistler by Dianne Harman

Author:Dianne Harman [Harman, Dianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cozy
Goodreads: 35271202
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2017-05-30T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

DeeDee and Jake were waiting in the lobby of the Fairmont Chateau Hotel when Cassie and her two children arrived that evening. The smartly dressed, middle-aged woman and her children looked like all the other guests arriving for a weekend stay in Whistler, except they had no luggage.

“We came straight from the museum,” Cassie explained in her ever-present calm manner. As usual, she was dressed in a classic and unassuming outfit. She wore a simple string of pearls, a crew-neck pale blue cashmere sweater, and a matching pencil skirt with low-heeled shoes. Her children towered above her, both taking after their father in the height department. There was not a hair out of place on Cassie’s cropped pixie hairstyle, but DeeDee could tell from the pain in her friend’s hazel eyes that inside her heart was breaking.

“Jake, it’s wonderful to finally meet you,” Cassie chattered, after DeeDee had introduced him. “I’ve heard from DeeDee that you’re the man who has been making her so happy.” She beamed at DeeDee, her eyes brimming with tears, before turning back to Jake. “Jake, this is my son Liam, and my daughter Briana.”

The two young adults were also composed, shaking Jake’s hand and kissing DeeDee. Liam looked just like Johnny, DeeDee thought, with his prominent jawline and handsome face. Liam’s unruly mop of black hair showed no signs of thinning, despite the fact that Johnny said his own baldness had started when he was in his twenties. Although Johnny was known for exaggerating things, DeeDee suspected that may have been one case where he was telling the truth, since Johnny had been bald the whole time she’d known him. She hoped Liam would be able to hold on to his raven locks for a few years longer than his father had.

“I’m so sorry about Johnny,” DeeDee started, her chin trembling. “I…”

“Oh, DeeDee,” Cassie said, shaking her head and raising a finger to her lips. “We have to stay strong. There’s so much that must be done. Liam and I are going to the morgue.” She looked at her son, who nodded. “Would it be alright if Briana stays here with you? She doesn’t feel strong enough to see her father right now.” Cassie gave Briana an encouraging smile, but Briana wouldn’t meet Cassie’s eyes and stared at the floor.

Cassie continued talking, “We can check into our rooms when we return, or Briana can do it for us while we’re gone. Hopefully, we’ll only be here for the one night.”

“Absolutely,” DeeDee said, exchanging a worried look with Jake. “Cassie, do you want Jake to go to the morgue with you? I’m not sure if I told you that he’s a private investigator. He’s already spoken to Inspector Stewart about getting Johnny’s body released, so if there are any issues that come up he might be able to help.”

“Thanks, Jake,” Liam said, speaking up on his mother’s behalf, “but I think we’re good. Mom spoke to the coroner already. The release form will be signed once the autopsy has been completed.

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