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relationships over the years. At my age, you're going to bring a little baggage to the church on your wedding day. As much in love as we were and still are, neither one of us cared about the other's past relationships. It simply wasn't important.”
“Yes, I understand.”
Bob looked at Roger intently. “Roger, I know Renee feels she might have been the cause of Laura's death, but I’m concerned it might have been because of me, not her, that Laura was killed. It very easily could have been a political vendetta or, on the other hand, it could have had something to do with my spurning Candy. In both of those situations, I could be the cause of Laura's death. If I was, I'm not sure I’ll ever be able to forgive myself, and I don't know if Renee will be able to forgive me. Please help me.”
“I'll do everything I can. I know it sounds simplistic, but try not to worry. Renee and Celia really need you now. You have to be there for them. I'll let you know the minute I find something out.”
“Roger, thanks. I feel better knowing you're looking into it. From what you told me about the local police chief, Seth Williams, it doesn't sound like he'd ever be able to find out who did it.”
“Bob, much as I hate to admit it, Liz is probably better at this than I am. She’s solved several other murders, including one that took place in one of her cottages out at the spa. Then there was the murder of a young man who was interning for her in the kitchen of the lodge, and the last one she solved was the murder of Seth's deputy. I gave her advice, but she was the one who solved the cases. So look at it this way. You're getting two sleuths for the price of one. I may have a few credentials after my name, but Liz has the nose of a bloodhound. She calls it her niggle.” He put his hand out to shake Bob's. “I'll be talking to you soon.”
CHAPTER 16
Roger could smell the garlic before he even opened the door to the lodge. “What are you fixing for dinner? It smells wonderful, but before you tell me, first I need a hug and a kiss from my wife,” he said taking Liz in his arms. Winston stood next to her and looked up at Roger. He'd learned it was probably a good thing if he didn't try to get between them when they were doing whatever it was humans did when they stood close together like they were right now.
After a moment, Liz stepped back and looked up at Roger. “I figured we both needed some comfort food after the events of last night. We're having a mixture of mussels, clams, and shrimp in an herb broth served in a big bowl along with a crusty loaf of sourdough bread and a mixed green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing? How does that sound?”
“Absolutely fabulous. If I was in a restaurant that's probably what I'd order, plus it looks like it's going to rain. I think I'll start a fire, and we'll curl up on the couch for the evening, but first I'll open that bottle of sauvignon blanc I saw in the refrigerator this morning. That should be perfect with the meal. Okay with you?”
“Sounds great. I've prepped dinner as much as I can, and I'd really like to hear what Bob told you, plus I learned some interesting things from Renee that I'm going to follow up on tomorrow. You want to go first or do you want me to?”
He handed her a glass of the chilled wine and said, “Here's what I found out from Bob.” He spent the next half hour telling her about Bob's relationship with Candy and the anonymous phone call Bob had received.
“Well, given what he told you I can understand why he dropped out of the race,” Liz said, “but it sure is ironic he won. I'd hate to think Reverend Jacobs was behind Laura's murder, however, it's certainly a possibility. He's a three time political loser, and this time he lost to a Mexican. It had to be a humiliating defeat for him. He's made it very clear what his position is on the illegal immigrant issue as well as the Mexicans. I read one time where he even said they were all
“Yes, I understand.”
Bob looked at Roger intently. “Roger, I know Renee feels she might have been the cause of Laura's death, but I’m concerned it might have been because of me, not her, that Laura was killed. It very easily could have been a political vendetta or, on the other hand, it could have had something to do with my spurning Candy. In both of those situations, I could be the cause of Laura's death. If I was, I'm not sure I’ll ever be able to forgive myself, and I don't know if Renee will be able to forgive me. Please help me.”
“I'll do everything I can. I know it sounds simplistic, but try not to worry. Renee and Celia really need you now. You have to be there for them. I'll let you know the minute I find something out.”
“Roger, thanks. I feel better knowing you're looking into it. From what you told me about the local police chief, Seth Williams, it doesn't sound like he'd ever be able to find out who did it.”
“Bob, much as I hate to admit it, Liz is probably better at this than I am. She’s solved several other murders, including one that took place in one of her cottages out at the spa. Then there was the murder of a young man who was interning for her in the kitchen of the lodge, and the last one she solved was the murder of Seth's deputy. I gave her advice, but she was the one who solved the cases. So look at it this way. You're getting two sleuths for the price of one. I may have a few credentials after my name, but Liz has the nose of a bloodhound. She calls it her niggle.” He put his hand out to shake Bob's. “I'll be talking to you soon.”
CHAPTER 16
Roger could smell the garlic before he even opened the door to the lodge. “What are you fixing for dinner? It smells wonderful, but before you tell me, first I need a hug and a kiss from my wife,” he said taking Liz in his arms. Winston stood next to her and looked up at Roger. He'd learned it was probably a good thing if he didn't try to get between them when they were doing whatever it was humans did when they stood close together like they were right now.
After a moment, Liz stepped back and looked up at Roger. “I figured we both needed some comfort food after the events of last night. We're having a mixture of mussels, clams, and shrimp in an herb broth served in a big bowl along with a crusty loaf of sourdough bread and a mixed green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing? How does that sound?”
“Absolutely fabulous. If I was in a restaurant that's probably what I'd order, plus it looks like it's going to rain. I think I'll start a fire, and we'll curl up on the couch for the evening, but first I'll open that bottle of sauvignon blanc I saw in the refrigerator this morning. That should be perfect with the meal. Okay with you?”
“Sounds great. I've prepped dinner as much as I can, and I'd really like to hear what Bob told you, plus I learned some interesting things from Renee that I'm going to follow up on tomorrow. You want to go first or do you want me to?”
He handed her a glass of the chilled wine and said, “Here's what I found out from Bob.” He spent the next half hour telling her about Bob's relationship with Candy and the anonymous phone call Bob had received.
“Well, given what he told you I can understand why he dropped out of the race,” Liz said, “but it sure is ironic he won. I'd hate to think Reverend Jacobs was behind Laura's murder, however, it's certainly a possibility. He's a three time political loser, and this time he lost to a Mexican. It had to be a humiliating defeat for him. He's made it very clear what his position is on the illegal immigrant issue as well as the Mexicans. I read one time where he even said they were all
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