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“Oh my. That is not good,” Chi-Chi said softly.
“What do you mean?” Luna was aghast.
“Looks like Colette is on the run with her son. Her sister said she left yesterday but didn’t say where she was going and she hasn’t heard from her. It’s been over twenty-four hours.”
“But why would she be on the run?” Luna looked perplexed.
“Your guess is as good as mine,” Gaines answered.
“Do you think it has anything to do with the will?” Luna asked.
“Beats me, but I wouldn’t be surprised.”
Luna bit her lower lip. “Do you think it possible that the Millstones are looking for her?”
“If they have any idea about that will, they probably are.”
“Well, that can’t be good,” Cullen observed.
“No. That family has connections everywhere. And the resources,” Gaines stated emphatically.
“I wish we had the name of the lawyer,” Luna mused.
“I’ll see what my resources can find out. Meanwhile, keep that document under lock and key.”
“Uh, it’s in my tote.” Luna patted the bag hanging off her knee.
“Not such a good idea. It really should be locked up.”
“Luna, let’s put it in the safe in my shop,” Chi-Chi offered. “And I have a lot of security.”
Luna had to admit Chi-Chi was right. Chi-Chi had more security than the café. Probably more than any of the other shops. Chi-Chi had tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry. Cullen had a small safe but not the camera load of Silver & Stone. Cullen didn’t think it was necessary for his space since most of his work required two people, or a hand truck, to handle the merchandise. Hard to slip an armoire or a buffet table out the door without someone noticing.
“Sounds like a good plan. We’ll go back after dinner,” Gaines declared.
“Really? I think it will be OK until tomorrow, no?” Luna offered.
All eyes went to Luna. “What?”
“Speaking of security systems, isn’t your inner alarm going off or something?” Gaines was half joking.
“Again, Comedy Central.” Luna smirked. “You don’t think I can keep this secure for one night? It’s been in that table for over a month.”
“Do I have to pull out my badge and pull rank on you?” Gaines stifled a grin.
“Oh, and now you’re going to use your law enforcement on me?” Luna bit her lip, trying not to smile.
Gaines shook his head. Cullen jumped in. “See what I have to deal with every single day?”
Luna looked at Chi-Chi and pouted. “They’re picking on me.”
Chi-Chi patted her hand. “Now, now, lovie. We all have your best interests at heart.”
“Well, it’s not like I’m going anywhere with it except home.” Luna slouched in her chair.
“We have to go back so everyone can pick up their cars anyway. It won’t take more than a couple of minutes.” Cullen became insistent. “Right, Chi-Chi?”
“That is correct, Cullen.” Chi-Chi put down her fork and turned to him. “I think you and I must take charge of the situation.”
