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Chapter 55

Two months later

"Ruth-Ann, someone's at the door. It's for you." Her took Ruth's place at the sink.

"Oh Momma, don't bother with dishes."

"No, really, there's someone at the door for you. Go!"

"All right, already." Ruth watched her mother bend over the washing up, her face turned away. She's up to something, she decided. Who would be at the door at this time in the morning? "There's a dishwasher, you know."

"Go!"

She jerked the door open. She was startled to see Jon Graham standing on her stoop.

"Hello," he said.

"You? I thought you were working on some project?"

"Project finished. By the way, I've been commended for exemplary service, so you're now in the company of Detective Chief Inspector Jon Graham."

"A promotion? That's nice."

"That's nice? Is that it? And without even inviting me in?"

"I haven't heard from you in three weeks."

"And I knew a phone call wouldn't do."

"Texts? Short and sweet, no bother?"