Treachery on Tap by Constance Barker

Author:Constance Barker [Barker, Constance]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Constance Barker
Published: 2018-01-23T06:00:00+00:00

IT WAS ABOUT TWO THIRTY and I knew Denise would be back at the The Fluffy Pillow. Dottie, the B&B owner, met me when I entered and told me Denise was up in her room. Dottie called her from the front desk phone and then handed me the phone. Denise agreed to come down and meet me in the lobby. It took about ten minutes, but she finally appeared. She looked different. Her normally coiffed hair was held back with a blue head band, her face had no makeup, and she wore a white robe instead of designer jeans.

I started, “Thanks for meeting me with no notice. I hope this is not a bad time?”

“No. I was sleeping. We usually sleep during the day to be fresh for the night time shoots.”

“Sorry. Didn’t mean to wake you. But I did want to ask you a few questions.”

Denise smiled. “Sure. I told you before to let me know if I could help with anything.”

I saw she was wearing a ring with huge diamonds. “That’s real generous of you. Thanks.” Denise smiled in response, and after a short pause, I continued. “The vial of powder is of interest to everyone, as I’m sure you know.”

Her smile disappeared. “Of course. It’s all the police wanted to talk about the last couple of times I met with them.”

“So, when did you fill it?”

Denise was now frowning. “Wow. You sound just like the police. Why do you care about any of this?”

“Because I need to reopen my kitchen and clear my father’s name. And as a bonus, I also need to get rid of the protesters that are now keeping my customers away. I’m just trying to stay in business. And best way to do that is to figure out what happened to Zach.”

She stared at me. “I never met anyone so focused and...” She paused a moment. “...and tough. Okay. Ask your questions.”

“Thanks. So when did you fill the vial?”

“That morning, the day Zach died. I bought some seltzer tablets and food coloring at the pharmacy. Then I crushed the tablets and filled the vial in my room. Left it there till that night, when we started shooting.”

“Was your room locked?”

Denise shrugged. “Yes. Of course.”

“Did anyone else have access to your room?”

“No. Not that I know of. I slept in the room for a good portion of the day, like usual.”

“And when did you get up?”

“About five. To shower and clean-up, then get something to eat. Then I went over to the pub.”

“Did you take the vial with you?”

“Yes. I had it my pocket.”

“Was it in your pocket the whole time, till you gave it to Zach?”

“No. I took it out at the pub and put it on the table where I was working. You know, a lump in my Calvin’s is unsightly so I had to empty my pockets to look good.”

“Denise, this is real important. Where did you put the vial when you were at the pub?”

“On the table with my copy of the script.

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