The Christmas Walk Caper by J B Michaels

Author:J B Michaels [Michaels, J B]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harrison and James Publishing
Published: 2019-10-22T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Mac drove Millie to Salem Bank, where Millie’s boss had reserved a spot in the parking lot for them to park in. Parking was certainly at a premium especially with the Christmas Walk officially underway. Night had fallen on Geneva, and the seasonal lights created an exciting atmosphere.

“The mayor sent a goon to intimidate you. Whoa. What is our next move?” Millie asked.

“We have to determine whether or not it was the mayor. I mean, I didn’t actually see the mayor. The goon mentioned the mayor, and I saw the town car and assumed. Right now, we stick with the original plan and question Fanucci. To see what he knows.” Mac pulled into the bank parking lot.

People were everywhere. Downtown Geneva hopped not unlike Times Square on New Year’s Eve, on a much smaller scale, of course.

“You don’t think this goon is following us, do you?”

“I would have picked up on it. I think. I mean, I hope. I guess I am a bit rusty.” Mac put the car in park then scanned the area around them.

“I am sure all is well, Mac. You would have seen him.” Millie looked around too. They were both paranoid.

There was no goon in a big black car anywhere.

Mac looked at Millie and shrugged. They both let out a laugh.

“Let’s head to Fanucci’s then procure a spot for the tree lighting ceremony.” Mac opened his car door then grabbed his cane.

“I did take a look at the Fanucci’s accounts, and they certainly have enough money to make Patricia a decent offer.” Millie followed Mac.

The restaurant was only a block away, and they were a block east of Third Street and away from most of the crowds.

“Good to know. Hey, thanks for being such a good sport and helping me out.” Mac grabbed Millie’s hand as they walked.

“No problem. I have to admit, it’s kind of exciting.”

“I was hoping you didn’t think I was nuts and so wanted to be a cop again that I was making something out of nothing with Patricia’s death. I just knew something wasn’t right,” Mac said.

“No, I’m glad I’m able to help. You still have your instincts, and those instincts helped save lives. I did worry a little bit earlier in the day. I will be honest.”

“Understandably so. And of all days for this to happen, it’s the day we go to your parents’ house. They were great by the way. Both of them. Really. Your mom is hilarious, and I loved listening to your dad.”

“They are great. I think they liked you.” Millie squeezed Mac’s hand.

“Good. Good. Okay here we are.”

Fanucci’s fine dining establishment lay ahead. A line formed out the door as their Christmas Walk reservations filled rather quickly. Mac and Millie did not plan on eating any dinner.

“Excuse me. Excuse me. We are meeting someone who is already sitting down. Thanks,” Mac said as he cut to the front of the long line.

Bushy eyebrows stood behind the host desk.

“Michael back yet?”

“Ah, yes. Hold on.”

This time Mac flashed his badge, and that made the process much quicker.

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