Today's Promises by S.R. Grey

Author:S.R. Grey [Grey, S.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: S.R. Grey Publications
Published: 2016-09-07T21:00:00+00:00

Jaynie

“Well, that’s it, Flynn. It’s settled. We absolutely must go back to the Lowry property.”

He groans, because he knows I’m right.

I crack the passenger window for some much-needed air as we pull away from Mandy’s house.

“As much as I despise that place,” I go on, “I just don’t see how we can avoid a return visit. We need to check things out in the work barn, especially after hearing what Mandy had to say.”

Flynn and Mandy shared what they’d been discussing—her new theories on the missing girl’s body—shortly after the twins went to bed. I was immediately up for a return visit to the Lowry property. Flynn, not so much. I know it’s only ’cause he loves me. But he worries far too much.

“I think we can avoid going back. If we want to, that is,” Flynn says, his expression grim as I glance over at him.

His mouth is set and he’s staring straight ahead at the road before us. His hands are clenched tightly to the steering wheel.

“And how do we do that?” I ask, curious as to what he has up his sleeve.

“We just call Detective Silver, Jaynie. We give him a heads-up on this new theory. He then takes what we give him and does all the investigating that needs to be done. Remember, the Debbie Canfield case is his responsibility. Not ours.”

I let out a snort of disbelief. “I can’t believe I’m the one having to talk you into going back to the Lowry property. Talk about an about-face on the subject.”

“Why are you so dead set on going back there?” he asks, perplexed.

“Because we need more than Mandy’s suspicions if we expect Detective Silver to schedule another excavation. Remember what he said about a judge issuing a court order for a more thorough search?”

“Yeah, he said we needed more evidence.”

“Exactly! So let’s go find some.”

When we reach the interstate exit ramp for Lawrence, Flynn slows down considerably. I hadn’t even noticed he was going so fast, but I guess he was. Stress can do that to you.

Exhaling, Flynn murmurs, “Jaynie, Jaynie…”

“What?”

“I think we need to talk about this.”

“I thought we were talking,” I counter.

“I mean a more in-depth discussion. There’s a lot at stake here.”

“Like what?” I genuinely want to know.

He glances over at me, one brow raised. “Well, for starters, your well-being is a huge concern.”

Ah, Flynn is worried this will be too much for me, seeing as I’m already on shaky ground.

“Okay, pull over,” I quietly state.

At the end of the ramp, there are several big, empty lots on either side of the road. These are turnouts where sleepy truckers can pull in and catch a few z’s. It’s one of the larger ones that Flynn pulls into now.

I guess he’s hoping no one bothers us. I don’t see that as a problem. It’s late and full night has fallen. The only things around are the crickets chirping in the background and the big full moon in the sky. Besides that, there’s not a soul in sight, not even a passing car.

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