Sadie Kramer Flair Mysteries - Box Set 1-3 by Deborah Garner

Author:Deborah Garner [Garner, Deborah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cranberry Cove Press
Published: 2019-01-16T22:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

From the wings, Sadie could hear an active buzz coming from the theatre, louder than it had been the night before.

“Sounds busy out there,” she said to Roxy, who stood nearby.

“Sold out,” Roxy said, lifting a finger to caution Sadie not to talk while she spoke into her headset. “Is that picnic basket ready? All props inside for Coco to give out?” At the response, she nodded. “Thanks, Coop.” She turned to Sadie. “All set. The basket has one item for each person in that scene. All small enough for Coco to carry.”

“Great!” Sadie said, her energy growing. She stood tall, looking out at the stage as if it were an Academy Awards platform.

She turned when someone tapped her arm. Mitchell stood behind her, a stack of programs in his hands and big smile on his face.

“We have a table set up in the lobby for Coco to sign autographs after the show.”

“I think you mean Pawtographs,” Sadie quipped. After all, it was only fair to get the details right. Besides, she’d already seen the sign.

“Yes, of course,” Mitchell said. He opened the front of a program on top of the stack and pointed to an empty space. “This is where the dog should sign, er...print, er…paw. Whatever. There’s an ink pad there and a blotter.”

Roxy turned toward Mitchell, annoyed. “Do you really have to explain this right now, right here? We’re trying to get ready for the show.”

“Sorry, Roxy,” Mitchell said, his smile tensing. “But you might not be having a show at all if not for this fortunate twist, so just deal with it.”

“It’s fine,” Sadie said, hoping to deescalate the disagreement. “I understand, and I’ll explain it to Coco.”

Somehow Mitchell managed to frown in confusion while maintaining a smile that looked less genuine by the second. “OK. But do me a favor and come out to the lobby during the second act, so I can go over this at the table. Not at intermission. There’ll be people out there having refreshments. Wait until the second act starts.” He turned to walk away, his smile gone before he’d even made a full about face.

Alex hurried toward his dressing room. At the sight of Roxy, he slowed down and attempted to pass quietly behind her.

“You’re late, Alex,” Roxy said without so much as turning her head.

“I’m here now,” Alex retorted. “That’s more than you can say about Nevada. She’s out in the alley arguing with that detective.”

“This is how the two of you act when you get to take over the leads?” Roxy shook her head, exasperated.

“We didn’t have a choice, and like I said, I’m here now.” Alex slung a jacket over his shoulder and disappeared down the hall.

“Wow,” Sadie sighed. “Is everyone anxious because of Detective Higgins?”

Roxy pulled her headset down behind her neck and let it rest above her shoulders. She stretched her head from side to side. “No, though that’s a big part of it. It’s unnerving having police hanging around. But the show’s success is up in the air.

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