What could Pamela have been worried about?A retired librarian, volunteering at a retirement home?It seemed unlikely Margaret and Pamela’s paths would cross.
Dylan said, “I’m going to head back home now.”It was a pointed remark.
“Of course.I’m sorry.”
Dylan headed out quickly, with Sam several paces behind.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Sam pulled into thefood pantry parking lot and spotted Olivia’s Honda.She was glad she wasn’t the only one who’d shown up today.Plus, after their last conversation, she wanted to check on her friend.Olivia had seemed shaken by the police questioning her.
Inside, Olivia was hunched over a donation box, organizing cans by type.She looked up and smiled.“Oh, good.Reinforcements.”
“I couldn’t let you have all the fun,” Sam said, grabbing a box cutter.
They chatted about minor things as they organized cans and boxes into categories for shelving.Sam felt herself getting into the rhythm of the work.
“I’m glad you’re here,” said Olivia after about ten minutes of small talk.“I’ve been meaning to check back in with you.”
“Same.How are you doing?”Sam dropped her voice, although no one was around to overhear them.“Have the police been back to visit after Gerald’s death?”
Olivia nodded, but didn’t look as anxious as she had before.“They have.But you’re right; this is all routine for them.They’re just coming back around to interview everyone in book club for a second time because there was another murder.”She shook her head.“I’m really sorry about Gerald.He was a great guy.”
“He seemed to be,” said Sam.
Olivia said, “Areyoudoing okay?I heard you’d spoken with Gerald right before he died.”
Sam looked rueful.“News in Sunset Ridge always travels fast.But that’s right.I’d caught up with him at the bank.I’m sure I look a lot more suspicious to the police than you do at this point.”
Olivia grinned.“You probably do, because I have an alibi for Gerald’s death.I was here at the food pantry the whole time.I filled in for another volunteer who couldn’t make it.”
“Excellent!Glad to hear it.That takes you totally out of the frame.”
Olivia said, “Do you have any idea on how the investigation is going?Are the police getting any closer to figuring out who’s done it?Because it sure seems like they’re not, considering the fact the killer just murdered again.”
“I’m not really sure.They’re obviously not confiding in me.But I’ve found out a couple of tidbits.”
