Pawsitively Organic Mystery 06-Purring Around the Christmas Tree by Mugavero Liz

Author:Mugavero, Liz [Mugavero, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Cozy, American Cozy, American Mystery, Amateur Investigator, Murder Investigation, Connecticut, Cats
ISBN: 9781496700216
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2017-10-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-seven

“It feels kind of wrong to be picking out a Christmas tree when there are so many crazy things going on,” Stan said. They were in Jake’s truck, driving to Lester Crookshank’s tree farm. Caitlyn, Kyle, and Eva were behind them in Caitlyn’s car. They hadn’t spoken all day after Stan had raised the question about Seamus with him earlier this morning. And when they’d met at home this evening, Jake had avoided the subject entirely. Stan just hoped the tree farm was open—that Jessie hadn’t done anything foolish, like arrest Lester.

“You’ll be glad we got a tree once it’s up,” Jake said, pulling into the parking lot. “Plus, you know we have to compete in the house-decorating contest. Especially if your sister is. We need to win.”

Stan looked at him. “I didn’t know you were competitive.”

He laughed. “Babe, everyone in this town is competitive when it comes to things like this. Haven’t you learned that yet?”

“Looks like I still have a lot to learn about Frog Ledge.” She looked out the window, relieved to see the tree farm open and cars jammed into the lot. The activity level was high at the farm tonight. “I hope this doesn’t have a negative effect on Lester’s business,” she said, half to herself.

“Lester will be okay. Jessie’s just covering her bases, given his relationship with Harold,” Jake said. “Don’t worry about it, Stan. You don’t need to be involved in this. Jessie will figure out who really did it. Hey, by the way. I called Ted Brahm and he’s going to help Char at the farm until Ray’s back.”

He sounded like he thought Ray was away on vacation somewhere. Stan shook her head, but forced herself not to say anything. “That’s great. Thanks for doing that.”

“It’s for Char. We’d both do anything for Char, right?”

“Absolutely. I wish we could solve this whole thing for her. Jake, seriously. Who do you think it could’ve been? Who would’ve wanted to kill Harold?” Stan pressed. “If it really was directed at him. I mean, you knew him pretty well, right?”

“I did, but only as well as you know someone who comes to town every few months and does some work for you.”

“Seems like most people felt sorry for him,” Stan said. “I mean, I’m sure he could try people’s patience, but sounds like people understood his limitations and tried to keep them in mind.”

“Most people did.” Jake parked the truck and turned off the engine. “Really, Stan. I think you should put it out of your head and enjoy the evening. Okay?” He reached over and squeezed her hand.

“I guess.” She didn’t feel very festive, though. She shoved open the door and got out of the truck.

Kyle parked next to them and hoisted Eva out of the back seat, taking her hand once he’d deposited her on the ground. “Ready?” he asked, slinging his other arm around Caitlyn’s shoulders.

Caitlyn slipped her arm around his waist. “Ready,” she announced.

“We’re gonna get the biggest tree, Auntie Krissie,” Eva told Stan.

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