“When was the last time you saw Liam?”
“He gave me a lesson the day before yesterday.” She looked at Jack. “What happened to your arm?”
“Hazards of the job.”
A sympathetic frown pulled her pouty lips.
“Who else was he givinglessonsto?” I asked.
Liz thought about it for a moment. “I hate to gossip,” she said, relishing in spilling the tea. “There is Blair Duval, Poppy Winslow, and Gwen Wescott. That’s just who I know about.”
Raul kept styling her hair, soaking up the gossip.
“Don’t worry,” Liz said. “Raul is a vault.”
“I hear nothing. I see nothing. I know nothing.”
“Is your husband aware of your extracurricular activities?”
She rolled her eyes. “He’s too preoccupied with his own affairs to give consideration to mine. Even if he did find out, he’s not the violent type. He didn’t kill Liam.”
“It didn’t bother you that Liam wascoachingthe rest of Stingray Bay?”
“Honey, I can separate love from lust. Besides, it became like a competition between us. Who could have the most fun.”
“Where were you last night between 8:00 and 10:00 PM?”
She lifted a sassy eyebrow. “Why would I kill the only man on the island who could give me a good orgasm? I’m not stupid.”
I waited for a legitimate answer.
“I was having drinks with a girlfriend.”
“I need a name.”
“Sarah Finley. I’ll text you her info.”
“I’d appreciate that.”
After a pause, she asked in a soft voice, “How was he killed?”
“I can’t discuss specifics.”
“I heard somebody bashed his skull open with a tennis racket.”
I declined to comment. “Was Liam dealing drugs?”
Recognition flashed in her eyes. “Not to me,” she assured, putting her hand to her chest like it was beneath her. “But I know he was a reliable source of high-quality substances.”
“Did he mention any trouble he was having?”
“No. Liam was always very accommodating and a good listener. He never talked about himself or his problems. He made you feel like you were the only person in the world that mattered.” A sorrowful frown pulled her lips. “He was great to have around, really.”
“Keep your ears open,” I said. “Let me know if you hear anything.”
“I will. Are you off to speak with my husband?”
I nodded.
