Pie, Peril, and a Peculiar Murder by Meredith Potts

Author:Meredith Potts [Potts, Meredith]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-27T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Before calling it quits for the evening, there was one thing that David needed to do. In order to avoid missing out on any potential leads, the safest bet was to assign a deputy to keep tabs on each of the suspects. If we got lucky, one of them would slip up.

On the flip side, even if none of the suspects ended up doing anything suspicious, at least David and I would have our bases covered. Regardless of the outcome, it was certainly worth a try.

Normally, the process of assigning deputies to tail suspects went off without a hitch. This time, things didn’t go quite as seamlessly. Especially when our daughter insisted on getting involved.

Much to my chagrin, Jessica was chomping at the bit to do a stakeout in front of one of the suspect’s houses. She didn’t care which one. She just wanted to take part in this investigation. Meanwhile, I didn’t want Jess to be anywhere near this case. If it was up to me, she would sit this one out entirely.

When David and I arrived back at the police station, Jessica was determined to change my mind.

“Mom, this is a golden opportunity,” Jessica said.

“To do what, put your life at risk?” I asked.

“The assignment would be to keep tabs on a suspect, not to get into a gunfight with them,” Jessica said.

“We’re talking about murder suspects here. There’s always a chance that they could turn violent. Especially if they discover they are being watched.”

“So, what? I’m just supposed to give out speeding tickets while a killer is on the loose?”

“Yes,” I said.

“Do you know how ridiculous that sounds?”

“What you call ridiculous, I call a safe move.”

Jessica put her hands on her hips. “Are you really going to pretend like you couldn’t use my help? That this isn’t the kind of case where all hands should be on deck.”

“Jess, this has nothing to do with me doubting your abilities,” I said.

“Let me pitch in then,” Jessica said.

“It’s not that simple—”

“Sure it is. You’re the one who is making it difficult.”

“Because I’m worried that you’re going to get killed.”

“You don’t think I know how to take care of myself? That I haven’t been trained for this exact situation?”

“There’s a big difference between training and first-hand experience. After all, we’re talking about some seriously dangerous people here.”

Jessica turned the tables on me. “And yet you have been staring them down all day, in the same way that you’ve done with countless other cases over the years.”

“That’s different—” I started to say.

She folded her arms. “Why? Because it’s you?”

I tried to reply, but Jessica kept talking.

“Let me tell you something. When I was growing up, I spent an absurd amount of time worried about your safety. Every time you and dad investigated a homicide, I had to fight off terrible thoughts about you both dying,” Jessica said.

I grimaced. “That must have been so tough for you.”

“It was, but that isn’t why I told you that,” Jessica said.

My nose scrunched. “Then why did you say that?”

“To prove a point.

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