“Billy, pin this spot and send it to Randy.”
“Got it.”
We turned and headed back out to the highway.
“The other side of this is all forested area,” MaryAnne stated.
“There are some small farming areas tucked in there. Let’s head back into town, get something to eat, and wait to hear back from Randy,” I said, reaching for Mallory’s hand. “Billy, will you get with Josh and see about using him and his helicopter tomorrow?”
“Sure thing.”
We drove the rest of the way back to town in silence. Mallory stared out the window, and I could see the worried expression on MaryAnne’s face.
We pulled into Harry’s Place and MaryAnne and Billy got out.
“Will you give us a moment, you guys?” I asked before Billy shut the door.
“Take your time, we’ll get a table.”
Mallory was staring straight ahead. “Are you okay?”
Drawing in a long, slow breath, she exhaled. “I think so. It was there, somewhere out there is that barn, Liam. I just wish I knew where it was at.”
“We’re going to find it, I promise you. Right now, we’re going to go in and enjoy some food.”
She turned to the door where Billy and MaryAnne had walked through. “You’re okay, I promise you.”
Nodding, she said, “You’re right. I’m starving, so let’s head on in.”
After checking out the menu and ordering our food, I pulled out my phone and excused myself. I walked outside and hit Randy’s number.
“Liam.”
“Billy spoke with Josh and we’re going up in the morning. I think we need to focus on looking on the west side of 238. That area is less populated there and it would be easy to hide a barn on the property.”
“I agree. I spoke with Jonathon and told him Mallory had remembered a few details. He was looking into this guy who rented the car. Nothing so far. It appears he used an alias on the rental contract.”
“I figured as much.”
“What time are you going up with Josh?”
“Nine.”
“I’ll join you.”
I turned and looked back at the restaurant. “Why don’t you just come and stay the night, that way you’re already here in the morning and you don’t have to get up so early.”
“Sounds good to me. Where are you now?”
“Eating dinner at Harry’s, trying to give Mallory some sense of normal.”
“That’s good. We’re getting closer and closer, Liam. We’re going to find this guy.”
I closed my eyes. “I really hope so, and I hope you find him before I do because I really want to kill him.”
Randy didn’t say anything for a few moments before he finally said, “We’re going to get him.”
“I hope so, Randy.”
