The Inn at Holiday Bay: Proof in the Photo by Kathi Daley

Author:Kathi Daley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kathi Daley Books
Published: 2020-03-09T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Velma showed up just about the time Colt returned. Georgia set the food up buffet style, so we filled our plates and then gathered around the dining table. It seemed everyone was hungry since all conversation was stalled for at least five minutes. Eventually, Georgia asked the question on everyone’s mind.

“So were Naomi’s prints on the syringe?”

“No,” Colt answered. “The unit was wiped clean, but I was able to confirm that the drug residue inside the syringe matched the drug injected into Alvin’s neck.”

“Are you going to arrest Naomi when the others return?” Velma asked.

“No. I really don’t have enough to make an arrest, but I am going to talk to the group. I’m going to ask for two or three volunteers to help me with my interrogation.”

“I would, but I need to be at the diner by six tomorrow morning, so I shouldn’t stay late,” Velma said.

“I’m in,” I replied.

“Me too,” Jeremy said.

“And me,” Georgia joined in.

“I have to go home and take care of the puppies,” Tanner provided.

“And, of course, Lacy and I need to get back to relieve the sitter,” Lonnie reminded everyone.

“I can help,” Nikki said. “What do you want us to do?”

“I’m going to talk to the group, and I want those of you who stay behind to really watch everyone’s expression as I share my findings with the pre-wedding party. I’m going to say that the syringe was found in the trashcan and that a clear print was found. The person who put the syringe in the trashcan in Naomi’s room, whether it’s Naomi or someone else, should be concerned about this bit of news. I’m hoping the killer will panic at the thought of my having a print, and I hope this panic will cause him or her to react in some manner.”

“Like some sort of facial expression or body language indicating they might try to sneak away in the middle of the night,” Tanner offered.

“Exactly.”

Once Colt shared his plan, the group as a whole began to offer opinions as to what might actually be going on. Had Naomi killed Alvin? Was she being framed? If so, by whom? Based on what had been said about Alvin by the others, he was a bit of an outsider, who wasn’t particularly close to either Fiona or Carson. Even Lisa, who’d introduced him to the group, seemed to be wavering in her affections. Of course, not being close to or even liking the guy wasn’t a motive for murder. If one of the guests currently staying at the inn had killed the man, which is what Colt suspected, there must be something going on that none of us were aware of.

After dinner, Lacy and Lonnie left right away, and Tanner and Georgia took the dogs for a walk. Once they returned from the walk, Tanner headed home, and Georgia headed into the kitchen to help Jeremy with the dishes. Since Nikki planned to stay, she pitched in as well. Once Velma left, Colt and I bundled up and headed out to the back deck to sit next to the fire pit.

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