A Fine Fix by Gale Deitch

Author:Gale Deitch
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction, women, food, series, recipes, cozy, culinary mystery
Publisher: Gale Deitch

THIS TIME ZACH was not in the waiting area.

The same detective sat at the front desk, feet propped on his desk.

“I’m here to see Zachary Cohen,” I said, breathless.

“Sorry, ma’am. He’s in a holding cell right now. No one’s allowed back there.”

“But I’m his friend, Trudie Fine. You remember me from the other night. Zach called me to come down here. I need to see him.”

He shook his head. “Sorry. No can do.”

In an authoritative voice not unlike that of Barbara Lewis, I said, “I want to speak to Detective Goldman.”

“He’s gone home for the night,” he said, shaking his head.

“Well, call him and tell him he needs to get back here now. I have evidence that will release this man.” If I couldn’t sleep tonight, then I’d be darned if I’d let Goldman sleep.

“Sorry, ma’am,” the guard said. “Detective Goldman is off the rest of the weekend. He won’t be in until Monday morning.”

What the hamburger? Goldman had been hounding me all week, and now when I need him, he was home in bed.

I took a deep breath and forced a smile. Zach’s freedom was on the line. I had to stay calm so I wouldn’t sound like a total loony or a hysterical female.

I’m no ingénue. I know I’m not sexy. But I’ve been around Ally long enough to know how she manipulates guys to get her way. What the heck. I’d give it a try. I smiled at the guard and batted my eyelashes, while still exhibiting my vulnerable side.

“Please, sir. I have some important information that I’m sure Detective Goldman would want to know. He’s been working on this case all week. Will you just call him? Please? I’m sure he’ll want to see me.” I let my eyes water a bit for effect.

“Oh, all right. But if I get in trouble….”

“I promise, you won’t. Detective Goldman will thank you for doing the right thing.”

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