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“I’m taking cooking classes,” Sissy said. “And I like the old movies that Duncan watches. I guess that’s what we have in common.”
“And now Duncan and Andrew are gone,” I said. “You know where they’re going, don’t you?”
“Not exactly. They loaded up my van and took off. They put my La-Z-Boy recliner in the back for Duncan. He’s still in a lot of pain.”
“Is this the white van that was used to get Duncan out of the hospital?”
“Yes. I wanted a Mini Cooper when I went shopping for a car, but the van was dirt cheap, and I didn’t have a lot of money.”
“Why did you have to get Duncan out of the hospital?”
“Andrew found me and told me that Duncan was in danger in the hospital, and we had to get him out. I don’t know what danger Andrew was talking about, but it didn’t have anything to do with the hospital itself. It seemed like it was related to the robbery. Sometimes it’s hard to get a grip on what Andrew is rambling on about.”
“I need to talk to them,” I said. “Andrew is being accused of stealing diamonds, and Duncan is now considered a felon because he missed his court date. I’d like to help them but I’m missing some important information.”
Sissy pressed her lips together and went silent for a couple beats. “They aren’t bad people,” she said.
“I know.”
“And you think you might be able to help them?”
“I’m going to try.”
She blew out a sigh. “I’m pretty sure they’re going to Duncan’s brother’s house. It’s somewhere in Maine. I overheard them talking. Duncan needs medical care, and he can’t get it here.”
“When did they leave?”
“It was super early this morning. Around five o’clock. Do you know where his brother lives?”
“I can find out.”
I gave her my card.
“Call or text me if you hear from them,” I said.
“Should I tell them you’re looking for them?”
“Yes. You can tell them to call me. Tell them that I’m trying to help them.”
“Are you going to Maine?”
“I haven’t decided. I’d rather talk to one of them on the phone.”
I left Sissy and jogged back to the Explorer. I was hoping she’d call Duncan or Andrew and persuade them to call me. If that didn’t happen, Bob and I were taking a road trip.
“How’d that go?” Lula asked when I got behind the wheel. “It doesn’t look like you got punched out this time. That’s a step in the right direction.”
“I talked to Sissy, and I walked through the house. Duncan and Nutsy left in the white van at five this morning. She thinks they’re going to Duncan’s brother’s house in Maine. Apparently, he can get medical care there.”
“Oh boy, are we going to Maine? I’ve never been to Maine.”
“I haven’t decided. I’m hoping for a call. I’d rather not drive to Maine.”
Lula was tapping away on her cell phone. “It says here that it’s an eight-hour drive. Of course, that depends on where you’re going in Maine.”
“Text Connie and get Dugan’s brother’s address. I’m going to head for the government complex and look for Hooter Brown. If we have to go to Maine, I’d like to get Brown and Trundle off my to-do list before we hit the road.”
“Sounds like you’re planning on driving and not flying.”
