Stitched Together by Carol Dean Jones

Author:Carol Dean Jones
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: C&T Publishing

Chapter 21

“It’s not your fault, Mrs. Parker.”

Sarah received the call from Graham Holtz within moments of returning home from Sophie’s house. Graham was an attorney and long-time friend of Charles. He explained that he received a call from Charles and was on his way to the police station, but first Charles wanted him to call her. “He said to tell you it’s all a mistake, and he’ll be home as quickly as we can work this out.”

“Of course it’s a mistake,” she said impatiently. “But why do they think he’s guilty? I shouldn’t have told that officer about the problems with the house. He just got me talking, and before I knew it …”

“They didn’t arrest him because of anything you said, Sarah. I spoke with the prosecutor’s office just a few minutes ago. They have his prints on the murder weapon and some other incriminating evidence that I don’t know about yet. I’m on my way to find out everything and see Charles.”

“Incriminating evidence? How can that be? You know Charles, and you know as well as I do that he’s innocent!”

“Of course he’s innocent, Sarah. Of course he is.” Graham tried to sound confident, but he too was worried. He didn’t share it with Sarah, but he was also told there were witnesses to threats being made during an argument between Charles and the victim. “I’ll find out what’s going on, and I’ll let you know the minute I know something.”

“When can I see him?”

“Not until he’s been booked and processed. I’ll be with him the whole way, and I’ll call you when I know something. Just sit tight. Give me your cell number in case you go somewhere.”

Sarah gave him the number but added, “I won’t be going anywhere except to see Charles.”

Barney’s tail and ears were so low they were practically dragging the ground. Even little Boots had curled up on top of the refrigerator and quietly watched Sarah with apprehension. “It’s going to work out. You’ll see,” she reassured them both in an attempt to reassure herself.

An hour later, and still no word from Graham Holtz. Sarah called his office and got voice mail. “Enough waiting,” she said aloud and grabbed her sweater. She called her daughter Martha to see if she would go to the police station with her, but there was no answer there, either. “Doesn’t anyone stay home anymore?” she grumbled as she grabbed her car keys and ran out to the car.

“Wait for me!” she heard as she was starting the car. Sophie was tapping her cane across the street and heading for the passenger door. “I’m going with you,” she said as she arranged herself on the seat and struggled to get the seat belt across her hefty body. Sarah started to object, but Sophie was clearly hearing none of it, and she was relieved to have someone with her. “Let’s roll,” Sophie announced.

When they arrived at the police station, it was late afternoon. Shifts were changing, and the desk sergeant made several calls in order to track down Charles’ current location in the system.

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