The Case of the Lovable Labs by B R Snow

Author:B R Snow [Snow, B R]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: cozy mystery
ISBN: 9781942691341
Published: 2017-09-30T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Josie and Chef Claire popped bite-sized Snickers and listened closely with blank stares as I outlined my plan. My mother, having already heard the story, as well as run out of questions and the energy to protest any further, rested her head on the back of the couch in my office and closed her eyes. I finished, sat back in my chair, and put my feet up on the desk pleased with my performance.

“So, what do you think?” I said, glancing back and forth at them.

“I’m thinking about taking up base jumping,” Josie said to Chef Claire.

“Good for you,” Chef Claire said, nodding. “I’m planning on going on an African safari. I think a stuffed elephant head would look great over the fireplace.”

“What?” I said, baffled.

“Oh, I thought we were playing Who can up with the most insane idea?” Josie said, shaking her head at me. “You know, that game you always win.”

“You could at least try to be supportive,” I said, pouting.

“Oh, I’m going to be supportive, Suzy,” she whispered. “Rest assured, I’m going to do everything I can to make sure you get the best shrink money can buy.”

Chef Claire and my mother both snorted.

“Funny. I think it’s a great plan.”

“I just have one question,” Josie said.

“What?”

“Are you out of your freaking mind?” Josie said.

“Rhetorical, right?” Chef Claire said, grinning at her.

“Don’t waste your breath, ladies,” my mother said. “I’ve already gone ten rounds with her.”

“I can’t believe the cops are going along with it,” Chef Claire said.

“Actually, they’re still talking it over,” I said. “They’re a bit…unsure at the moment.”

My mother snorted again.

“That’s a very annoying habit, Mom.”

“Is faking the guy’s death even legal?” Chef Claire said.

“We’re not faking his death,” I snapped. “We’re faking his life.”

“Well, sure,” Josie said. “Since you put it that way, that changes everything.”

“Why do I even bother?” I said, removing my feet from the desk and sitting upright in my chair.

“Suzy,” Josie said, turning philosophical. “I’ll be the first person to admit, from time to time in the past, I’ve had some problems with some of your more outrageous ideas. Should I take a few moments to recount some of my personal favorites?”

“That won’t be necessary,” I said through clenched teeth.

“And when I have had problems with your theories or subsequent actions, I’ve always tried my best to discuss my concerns with you in a calm, measured fashion.”

“Calm and measured? I must have dozed off during that part of the conversation,” I said, glaring at her.

“We can sit here and debate that point all day, but, nonetheless, I feel the need to ask you a very important question,” Josie said.

“You can lose the tone and attitude, Josie. I’m not a three-year-old.”

“Current evidence to the contrary, I will concede the point,” Josie said.

Chef Claire and my mother snorted again. I bit my bottom lip and waited for the surge of anger to pass.

“What’s your question?” I said, taking a few deep breaths.

“At the risk of repeating myself,” Josie said, leaning forward.

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