“Knot. The expression is ‘tie the knot’.”
“Not if you know my cousin,” I muttered just loud enough to be heard. Blue woofed approval and I heard some snickers. “Well, I’ve got to get going. I’m taking Alex to the airport.”
“He’ll be back for Christmas?” the Chief asked and sounded like he actually cared.
“That’s the plan.”
* * *
Our ride to the airport was quiet but not uncomfortable. I had the feeling that I was going to miss Alex, but he’d be back the week before Christmas and I was already making plans.
The case had tied up nicely. Vicki Raye, Silly’s girlfriend, had gone off to her parent’s house to mourn for a week and then set about harassing Silly’s lawyer about probating the will so she could own the party planning business free and clear. I thought it was good she had left town or Mitzi might have done something to her as well.
Gordon got some bonds from the will, but they wouldn’t be enough to pay his mother’s attorney fees if she ever got out of the home for the criminally deluded and had to stand trial. Mitzi wouldn’t be getting out though. I was pretty sure about that.
I was convinced by the time we arrived at the departures sign that Alex was going to leave that little incident of the L-word unmentioned, but should have known that he wouldn’t back away. He waited until luggage was unloaded. We were in a drop-off zone, which was enforced rigorously, but Alex found the time to kiss me hard and then say distinctly: “I do love you and I won’t take it back. So deal with it.”
I gasped. I gaped. I stuttered as he walked away. He was almost to the sliding doors when I shouted over the loudspeaker: “Well I love you too! And I won’t take it back either!”
He didn’t turn around though so I wasn’t certain he had heard me. And that was okay. I was sure I could come up with a better declaration if I had a little more time to think about it.
“Scoot over, Blue,” I said, opening the car door. “You know I can’t let you drive.”
About the Author
Melanie Jackson is the author of 23 novels. If you enjoyed this story, please visit Melanie’s author web site at www.melaniejackson.com.
Moving Violation
The Pumpkin Thief
Death in a Turkey Town
Murder on Parade
Cupid’s Revenge
Viva Lost Vegas
Death of a Dumb Bunny
Red, White and a Dog Named Blue
The Butterscotch Jones Mystery Series
Due North
Big Bones (Summer of 2011)
The Book of Dreams Series:
The First Book of Dreams: Metropolis
The Third Book of Dreams: Destiny
Club Valhalla
Devil of Bodmin Moor
Devil in a Red Coat
Halloween
Knave of Hearts
The Curiosity Shoppe (Sequel to A Curious Affair)
Nevermore: The Last Divine Book
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13