“A few, I’m sure,” Nic said. “Why?”
“Because Cat is friends with a shop owner in Grand Turk.” Millie glanced at the clock. “Corporate said we have a couple of hours.”
Patterson placed a light hand on her shoulder. “I know where you’re going with this.”
“It can’t hurt to do a little poking around.”
“I agree, which is why I’m going with you.”
“That’s a surefire way to guarantee my wife doesn’t get left behind,” Nic teased. “Again.”
Chapter 31
Cat strolled down the gangway, coming to a sudden stop when she noticed the head of security standing next to Millie. “You’re uh…” A look of confusion flitted across her face.
“I’m accompanying you and your sidekick on the quest to track down the person who purchased the burner phone and called in a bomb threat to corporate,” Patterson said.
“I mentioned you had a friend, a store owner, and how we wanted to do a little digging around,” Millie explained.
“I’ve already called Juji. She’s waiting for us at her shop in Cockburn.” Cat looked from one to the other. “We’ll need a ride.”
“Which is arriving as we speak.”
Oscar sped toward them, seated behind the wheel of a cream-colored golf cart. He parked a few feet away and hopped out. “Have you been waiting long?”
“Not at all,” Patterson said. “This is our ride?”
“All charged up and ready to roll.” He turned to go.
Millie stopped him. “Why don’t you go with us?”
“Me?”
“Sure.” Patterson warmed to the idea. “You can witness firsthand one of Millie’s epic misadventures.”
“We don’t have epic misadventures.”
“At least not often,” Cat laughed.
Patterson rocked back on his heels, pinning her with a pointed stare.
“I’ll admit we get into a little hot water now and then, but always—and I do meanalways—wiggle our way out of it.”
His stern demeanor vanished. “I’m not trying to bust your chops.”
“Good, because in the last twenty-four hours, I’ve had my keycard and cash stolen, rescued my cousin who was locked in a lighthouse, scaled the side of the ship to board only to turn around and escort dozens of passengers to shore because of a bomb threat.”
“It’s been a rough day,” he conceded.
“A rough couple of weeks starting with the Bautista brothers, which is why I would like nothing more than to figure out who is behind the bomb threat. Siren of the Seas is paying big bucks for this prank,” Millie said.
“You and me both.” Patterson climbed in next to Oscar, who offered to drive while Millie and Cat hopped in the back.
“Which way, Cat?”
“To Cockburn Town. Juji’s Whatnot Shop is in the heart of downtown.”
During the drive, Millie and the others threw out ideas about who might be behind the hoax.
