Pelicans, Piers and Poison by Cindy Bell

Author:Cindy Bell [Bell, Cindy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-04-15T16:00:00+00:00

Mary met Suzie at the front of the station. She gave Jason a short wave as he walked away.

“I couldn’t find Kirk, I guess he’s still out working the case.” Mary slipped her hands into her pockets. “Did you have any luck with Cody?”

“I’ll tell you about it on the drive home.” Suzie led her back out to the parking lot. In the few minutes it took to get back to Dune House she managed to recount her entire conversation with Cody. “So, you see, I got absolutely nothing from him. I know Jason is just as frustrated as I am. And tired.”

Pilot greeted them at the door.

“I’ll make us some coffee.” Mary hurried to the kitchen and Pilot went to his empty dish. He stood in front of it eagerly.

“Hungry pal, let me get you some food.” As the dog food clanged into the metal bowl, Mary’s own stomach twisted with hunger. While the coffee brewed, she threw together a platter of cheese and crackers for her and Suzie to share.

“Oh, Mary that coffee smells delicious.” Suzie walked into the kitchen and sniffed the air.

“Perfect timing. You grab the coffee, and I’ll bring the food. Let’s eat outside so we’ll have a little privacy, just in case Sam and Ginger show up.” Mary poured coffee into two cups.

“If they haven’t taken off yet.” Suzie cringed.

“After the way that Ginger reacted to Kirk’s questioning, I’d be surprised if they didn’t.” Mary followed Suzie out onto the porch and set the coffee down on the table beside the tray of food.

“So, do you think he did it?” Mary blew some steam from her cup of coffee. “I mean, what does your gut instinct tell you?”

“I’m just not sure.” Suzie sighed as she glanced out over the water. “I won’t say I wasn’t nervous being around him, but I know that he has a history of violence, so that is to be expected. It doesn’t mean that he’s guilty of this particular crime.” She looked back at Mary. “I have to say that he didn’t act guilty. He didn’t try to tell a bunch of lies about why he couldn’t have done it. He didn’t accuse anyone else in particular. But then he knew he was due to be released, so he might not have felt the need to deflect suspicion.” She picked up her cup of coffee. “All I know for sure is that Cody definitely had access to the food. However, I can’t put the poison in his possession. Jason hasn’t been able to find a connection to the poison, either.”

“Remember what Ginger said earlier?” Mary took a small sip of her coffee. “She said they’d been working on a heart medication at the lab. Didn’t Summer mention something about the chemical that poisoned Jerome being used in some medications?”

“Yes, she did.” Suzie narrowed her eyes. “What are you thinking, Mary?”

“Well, maybe that’s how Cody got the poison. Maybe, he is taking that medication for some reason.” Mary tapped her fingertip against the table.

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