Sharpe Note, Sour Grapes of Wrath by Lisa B. Thomas

Author:Lisa B. Thomas [Thomas, Lisa B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cozy Stuff and Such, LLC
Published: 2018-12-31T05:00:00+00:00

WHEN DEENA ARRIVED at the police station, Ian was already in the holding room talking to Wendy. An officer led her back to a small room Deena had been in before with other clients. Unlike the rooms on television, this one was brightly lit and painted a cheery bright blue.

“Good, you’re here,” Ian said when she entered the room and sat down.

Wendy sat in a chair and was huddled up in a ball. The handcuffs on her wrists looked so out of place.

Deena pulled her chair up close. “Are you okay? Can I get you anything?”

Wendy wiped the tears dripping from her cheeks as she shook her head. “This is a nightmare. I can’t figure out how I got here. I’m the victim, but it seems everyone is against me.”

“We are definitely here for you,” Deena said, resting her hand on Wendy’s arm. “We’ll get you out of here as quick as possible.” Her mothering instincts immediately kicked in.

“Like I was saying,” Ian continued, “there will be a hearing and the judge will set bond. I’m going to try to convince him to keep it reasonable since the medical examiner hasn’t even released his report about the cause of death. Will you be able to get the money together?”

“I have a little savings, but that won’t go very far. My grandparents left me some money that’s tied up in a CD. My own parents, as you know, don’t have a pot to pee in.”

“What about your fiancé?” Deena asked. “I’m sure he would be willing to help you out.”

The dam broke and the tears flowed like a waterfall. Wendy hugged her knees and dropped her head as she cried.

“Oh dear. I didn’t mean to upset you,” Deena said, patting Wendy on the back. She looked up at Ian for help.

“Don’t worry, you don’t have to involve him. I know a good bondsman if we need him.”

Wendy sat up and took in some deep breaths. “It’s not just the money, it’s what David is going to think. What his family is going to think.”

Deena passed her the box of tissues. “I know for a fact they just want to help you. I bet they’ll be more supportive than you think.”

“You know for a fact? How could you possibly know?” Wendy asked between sniffles.

“Er...um...because I spoke to someone. An associate of your future father-in-law.”

Wendy’s eyes began to blaze. “What?”

“A man came to me the other day. He said David’s father asked him to see if there was a way to help you out of this...this predicament.”

Wendy gasped and covered her mouth. “That means he knows! David already knows!”

“Not necessarily,” Ian said. “But I saw Dan Carson outside, so it will likely be in the newspaper tomorrow. There’s really nothing we can do about that. For now, let’s just focus on getting through this hearing and getting you back home. The rest we can deal with later.”

“There won’t be any ‘later’ for me. I can kiss my wedding and my fiancé goodbye.”

Deena couldn’t find the right words to console Wendy.

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