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Sister bobbed her head. “Sissy runs faster than I do. It’s those long, skinny legs.”
“Runs?” Paxton’s eyes widened and Sandra’s breath caught. Surely that sweet older woman wasn’t chasing Ed?
Her hands on her knees and her breath coming in short and fast gulps, Sister nodded. “We had to do something. I called Declan, but couldn’t keep up so I came looking for you.”
Good grief, Sissy was chasing after her ex. Suddenly having everyone and their grandmother in your business was the sweetest blessing Sandra had ever known. Everyone had her back, but if anything happened to Sissy because so many years ago Sandra was stupid enough to marry Ed, she’d never forgive herself.
Paxton’s phone dinged again, and turning to Sandra, he grabbed her arm. “Someone needs to get Sister to the police station. I’d rather join the hunt for Ed.”
“There’s something else you should know.” The plump blonde was still desperately trying to catch her breath. “There’s a woman with him.”
That would certainly explain the fire in the ladies’ room.
“She drives a two-door sports car.”
“How do you know that?” The question escaped Sandra’s lips before her filter had a chance to kick in. So what if the Sisters knew more about her ex, his girlfriend, and their car than she did? All that mattered now was getting any information from anyone that would bring her baby boy home… and soon.
Chapter Twenty
“She came into the shop yesterday.” Sister shook her head, peering over Sandra’s shoulder, keeping an eye on the happenings up the street. “We saw her get into that little sports car. Usually it’s the men in the flashy sports cars, so we thought it interesting.”
Paxton listened carefully to every word the shopkeeper had to say, all the time keeping his attention on the cell phone and messages going back and forth. “Oh for the love of…”
“What?”
Heaving a heavy sigh, Paxton looked up at Sandra. “According to Declan, Ned saw Sissy running up the street past his shop and now he’s in on the chase too.”
“Chase?”
“When Sister catches her breath, could you please take her to the police station? I’m going to go see for myself what the heck is going on.”
“Nonsense.” Sister frowned. “You two go. I can find my own way back. I’m sure by now they’ve caught up with him and everyone is back where they belong.”
He smiled sweetly at the older woman, already knowing that was not the plan. Declan had suspected something like this would happen. He’d had too much experience with similar situations when he worked in Dallas. What his plan didn’t need was every member of the community getting in on the action.
Her gaze darting from Paxton to Sister, Sandra seemed torn.
“It’s up to you,” he told her softly.
With a single dip of her chin, she straightened her shoulders. “I’m coming with you. And when we reach David, I’m giving him the biggest hug any child or adult ever had.”
“Atta girl.” Sister grinned up at her. “Go.”
Taking hold of her hand, he hurried back to where their car was parked. Based on the texts bouncing back and forth, he opted to head to the end of town. Sure enough, Adam was in his truck, pulling the door shut moments before taking off. Brooks was doing the same thing from across the street.
Another minute and Connor’s voice could be heard over a walkie-talkie that Declan held. “I can see his tail lights. Idiot has no idea.”
Sandra frowned. “No idea of what?”
“Ten four.” Declan spoke into the mic. “Adam and Brooks are heading that way. I’m pulling Morgan and Finn off their positions and sending them to cover any possible alternate routes.”
“What’s he talking about?” Sandra asked.
“We’ve had folks stationed at both egresses out of town. We didn’t know where he was going to try and go with David.”
“You knew he was going to take him?”
Paxton shrugged. “Didn’t know, but suspected.”
