Penned In (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery) by Lynn Cahoon

Author:Lynn Cahoon [Cahoon, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Published: 2020-08-03T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 6

“Do you really think Tad killed Pat?” Angie stared at Estebe. He wasn’t looking at anyone at the table. Instead he was watching the others.

“I think someone in this building did. Why not Tad?” Estebe rubbed the top of his head.

Angie felt the challenge in Estebe’s words. So instead of responding, she glanced around the room. “We don’t just pick the easiest target. We need to know who was in on this.”

“Sorry, that was an overreaction. Which was still better than what I wanted to say.” He stood from the bench and stretched. “I’m tired. Words seem to be coming out of my mouth on their own terms. And I hate charlatans.”

“Gift horses and all,” Matt provided.

“Exactly.” Estebe slapped Matt on the back. “Thanks buddy.”

Angie wasn’t sure where this conversation had gone off the rails, but it was obvious that everyone was tired and needed some sleep. She glanced around. The guards still weren’t back. “Let’s go find Bridget, and then we’re going to the closest cells and getting a few hours of sleep. One of us will stay awake just in case.”

“We could switch off every hour.” Matt added. He yawned, rubbing his eyes.

“I’ll take the first watch.” Ian nodded to the bank of cells near the back of the room. “I’ll wait for our hosts to come back. You all go get some sleep. Who wants second shift?”

Felicia raised her hand. “I’m good with cat naps.”

“Let’s do two on guard. I’ll sit up with Ian first. Then Ian will go to bed and I’ll stay up with Felicia. Then I’ll go to bed and Felicia can sit with the next person.” Angie suggested. “That way it’s less likely that our guard will fall asleep too.”

“Hey, I might resemble that remark.” Ian smiled at her. “But it’s a good call. I’m drained and this way, I have someone to talk to.”

“Then put me on the third shift,” Nancy said. “With having two jobs that will be just about the time I’m used to getting up anyway.”

“That would bring us up to the unlock time. Then we just have to stop for coffee and get home so we can open on time tomorrow.” Estebe looked at his watch. “Or technically, today.”

“See you all in the morning,” Ian called as he refilled his coffee cup. He held up an empty cup, “Want some?”

“Yes, please.” Angie met him at the coffee pot.

They took the coffee and followed the group to the bank of cells. There was a table close and Ian sat with his back to the cells, watching the front.

Angie pointed to the cell block. “Should we walk through before they go to sleep to make sure no one’s there?”

“Estebe was going to do that before he laid down.”

Angie eyed him suspiciously. “And how do you know that?”

“We talked with sign language when I was pouring coffee. He’s not a stupid man. He worries about you guys.” Ian sipped his coffee. “And before you ask, there isn’t an exit to the back.

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