The Case of the Overdue Otterhound by B R Snow

Author:B R Snow [Snow, B R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cozy mystery
ISBN: 9781942691402
Published: 2018-01-02T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

I sat down in the Otterhound’s condo and gently placed Gabby’s head in my lap. I rubbed her ears while Josie examined the bandage on the dog’s front leg.

“That’s good for at least another day,” she said, sitting down next to the dog and inserting her stethoscope into her ears. “See if you can get her to roll over onto her back.”

I began scratching the Otterhound’s side, and soon she rolled over in my lap. I worked on her extended belly for a few moments then moved my hand to give Josie room. She listened closely as she moved the stethoscope around the dog’s stomach.

“I think I’m picking up six heartbeats today,” she said, sliding the instrument into her lab coat. “Maybe the little guy is moving around.”

“That’s great,” I said, hugging the Otterhound. “She has to be close to delivering, right?”

“She has to be,” Josie said, removing a bag of bite-sized from her coat and holding it out.

I grabbed a small handful and opened one with my good hand.

“No, these aren’t for you,” I said to the Otterhound who was paying close attention to what was in my hand. I reached into my pocket and removed a plastic bag of Chef Claire’s dog jerky and gave her a piece. “This is your snack.”

“If she doesn’t deliver soon, we’ll need to get her moving around,” Josie said. “I hate to do it given that leg.”

“She doesn’t seem to be in pain.”

“Yeah, I know, but she’s not moving around on it much,” Josie said, climbing to her feet. “I’m gonna give her a few more days and trust that she’ll know when it’s time. When are you leaving today?”

“Rooster and my mom are going to swing by to pick me up,” I said. “They said around nine.”

“Is that what you’re wearing?”

I glanced down at the thick pair of sweatpants I had on over thermal underwear along with two flannel shirts and a bulky sweater.

“Yeah. What’s wrong with it?”

“Nothing,” she said, shaking her head with a small smile. “You always rock Vintage Lumberjack. It looks good on you.”

“Shut it.”

“You’re going to sweat like crazy in that outfit. Why don’t you just borrow the one-piece you got Chef Claire for Christmas?”

“No way,” I said. “You’ve seen how tight that thing is.”

“So?”

“It’s too…revealing.”

“Suzy, you’d be covered from head to toe,” she said, frowning.

“You know what I mean.”

“Okay, have it your way. But don’t forget your chainsaw.”

“Funny,” I said, gently punching her on the shoulder. “It’s going to be freezing out there.”

“Maybe Cooter will make you a matching squirrel sweater,” Josie said.

“That’s just what I need,” I said, climbing to my feet.

“And don’t forget to wear the hat,” she said.

“What?”

“Hey, you’re trying to convince his family to sell you their property,” Josie said. “You don’t want to do anything that might hurt Cooter’s feelings and ruin your chances to close the deal.”

“Now you’re just screwing with me, right?

“Maybe,” she deadpanned.

Sammy poked his head through the door.

“Your mom and Rooster are here,” he said, then disappeared back into the registration area.

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