“For however long it takes to catch whoever is behind this.”
“You have a plan on how to do that?” Dino asked.
“I have a team coming in the morning to figure that out.”
Stone blinked. “Here?”
“Where else?” Lance asked. “They can stay in the apartment above your garage.”
“Do I get a say in this?”
“Don’t quibble, Stone,” Lance said. “It doesn’t become you. I assume I’m in my regular room. I have some calls to make.”
Without waiting for a response, he headed upstairs.
“This weekend is suddenly getting very crowded,” Dino said.
“You’re telling me,” Stone said.
“I don’t know about any of you,” Felicity said, “but I’m famished. What are the chances that fine cook of yours might whip something up for me?”
Mary entered the living room. “Mr. Barrington, I take it there will be more than just three of you for dinner.”
“My apologies for the unexpected guests, Mary. One more at the table, and I suppose you should take something up to Lance in his room.”
“I only have enough steak for four. I could whip up a pasta for Mr. Cabot, if you think he wouldn’t mind.”
“Honestly, I don’t care if he minds or not, but that sounds like the perfect solution.”
Dinner was served soon after.
While they were eating, Ed asked Felicity, “What are the chances someone will come here looking for you?”
“Nonexistent, at least until whoever is after me finds out I’m not dead.”
“I’ll keep an eye out for anyone suspicious.”
“You thinkeveryoneis suspicious until proven otherwise,” Stone said to him.
“And it’s saved our lives multiple times, I believe,” Ed said.
“He’s right about that,” Dino said.
“If you do see someone who shouldn’t be on the island, please let me know right away,” Felicity said.
“Exactly how long do you plan on staying here?” Stone asked.
“That’s an excellent question,” she said, then took a drink of her wine without answering.
By the time they finished eating, the rain had all but stopped.
“Can I interest anyone in a glass of port?” Stone asked.
“I think I’ll take advantage of the calm in the storm and head home,” Ed said.
“Are you talking about the rain? Or Felicity’s situation?” Dino asked.
“Both.”
