Part 48 (2/2)
David eyed her and then went back to his chicken. Joey, however, stared at him and frowned.
”Seriously, Sheriff, what the h.e.l.l is going on here? What do you mean you don't have the evidence but it's on its way? What's that about? It's mobile?”
David grinned. ”Very mobile.”
”You've got someone helping you?” Annja asked.
David shrugged. ”I guess you could say that.”
Joey shook his head. ”I hate riddles like this. They're a waste of time. Better to just come out and say what you mean, rather than d.i.c.k around with this useless teasing c.r.a.p.”
”You need to learn some patience, Joey,” David said sharply. ”There's something to be said for creating an atmosphere.”
”There's also something to be said for getting back to the hotel for some much-needed sleep,” Annja said. ”Just how much longer are we going to be waiting for your evidence to show up?”
”Maybe twenty minutes. Long enough for a piece of cake.”
Jenny pushed her plate away. ”I'm stuffed. I don't know if I can handle a slab of cake right now.”
Joey nodded. ”Yeah, I'm not into the cake, either. Maybe later, huh?”
David shook his head. ”No. You have to have the cake. It won't taste as good once it cools. Fresh out of the oven is the best time to eat it.”
Annja shook her head. ”Fine. Whatever. Just dish out the cake and let us eat it and then we can get to the reason we're all here.”
David stood and collected the plates. ”You guys relax and I'll be right back with dessert.”
Annja watched him leave the dining room and then looked at Joey and Jenny. ”Anyone else think this is getting a little strange?”
Joey nodded. ”He's different. This isn't how he normally is. He seems obsessed about that cake for some reason.”
”And what was up with the evidence not being here yet?”
”Beats me.”
Annja looked at Jenny. ”You okay? You haven't said much.”
Jenny looked at her. ”What were you guys doing out on the porch for so long before I came outside?”
Annja swallowed. ”You want the truth?”
”Of course.”
Annja frowned. ”Your would-be suitor made a pa.s.s at me.”
Jenny jerked back. ”Cut it out.”
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