Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day

~ John W. Howell

 

Lucy and Twiggy
“Hey, Lucy. When is it Friday?”
“Huh? Two more days Little One. Take a nap.”

It is Wednesday Story Day again, and last week, we witnessed Charles the server denies he went home with Mrs. Rafferty, which was information received from Jerry the server. Also, Charles lawyered up and decided he wouldn’t do any more talking without a lawyer. We should get back to the Hyatt since I see Larry headed for Sanford Wentworth’s office. He doesn’t look too pleased either.

 

“Yes, detective. Come right in.”

“I need to talk to Jerry Foster again.”

“Is there a problem Detective

“Yes, there is, but I need to take it up with Jerry.”

“Sure enough. Hold on, I’ll call him.”

“Thank you.”

“That’s strange.”

“What?”

“His cell phonies going to voicemail after one ring.”

“Yeah, well, I have had that happen to mine when the signal’s not good.”

“But throughout our property, we have repeaters. We need to be in constant touch with our employees. This should not happen.”

“You sure he isn’t hitting the ‘not accept’ button.”

“It could be, but he knows this number, and that would certainly be grounds for discipline.”

“So, where does he hang out?”

“There is a little server’s break room off the kitchen. He could be there.”

“Let’s go down there then.”

“Okay, follow me.”

“Wait. I need to get Andrew.”

“I’ll wait for you here.”

“I’ll be right back.”

*

“Hey, Andrew.”

“Yes, Larry. What’s the deal?”

“We need to talk to Jerry Foster, and now he is out of touch with his boss.”

“Yeah, so what? Maybe he is in the men’s room.”

“Wentworth seems concerned, so I’m concerned.”

“Well, if you are concerned, then I’m concerned.”

“Okay, never mind. Just come with me to Wentworth’s office and then to see if we can find Jerry.”

“This is almost like a posse.”

“You do concern me sometimes, Andrew.”

“If you are concerned—”

“Knock it off, Andrew. Let’s just go.”

“Right, you are chief. Lead the way.”

“That’s better.”

“What are we going to do with Jerry Foster when we catch up with him.”

“For one, I want to know why he lied to us.”

“Good point. What else?”

“I think he needs to explain what else he knows about Mrs. Rafferty and the accident with her husband.”

“You think he’ll talk?”

“I have to believe that he will. Hey, Wentworth.”

“Can we go down to the severs room now?”

“Lead the way, Sir.”

50 thoughts on “Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day”

  5. I’ve missed a few weeks of this with NaNo, so I appreciate the lead in. Right now, I have a very bad feeling about what the guys are going to discover when they go looking for Foster!

    Liked by 1 person

  6. I like the way this episode played out, John. Andrew adds an element that might not be welcome, but it’s human and kind of funny. Jerry has some ‘splainin’ to do. I hope we get some good answers, unless he and his phone are already in a ditch.

    I love the stairs for the girls to get up on the couch. You guys are good pet-parents!

    Liked by 2 people

    1. Thanks, Dan. I had the same thought about Jerry. I think we will find out next week what he is all about. (Unless as you say he and his phone are in the ditch.) Twiggy can leap tall buildings except when it comes to getting on the couch. Lucy uses the stairs when she has some aches.

      Liked by 2 people

  7. Cell phone ? Nope that is my virtual land line. If you want to use my cell phone for a leash you will have to pay a premium. Leave a message and I will listen to it when I get home tonight. And follow up tomorrow when I get back.

    Liked by 1 person

  12. The suspense is building nicely, John. Too bad we have to wait an entire week for the next segment, when I’m on the edge of my seat! Looks like Twiggy is back to health!

    Liked by 1 person

  14. Oh… I sense a case of whiplash on the way. You’re a crafty one, and you are definitely hiding a surprise or three up your sleeve, John. And I’m *concerned* that BOTH the phone and Jerry might be in the ditch. Plus… I really would like some baklava or even just a slice of apple pie now. 😉 Hugs on the wing!

    Like

  16. Another week I must spend on the edge of my seat … not sleeping nights, not eating, only wondering, pondering, chewing my non-existent fingernails! I have to say, I’m not sure I trust Wentworth, either. In fact, I’m pretty sure I don’t. Hasta el próximo miércoles …

    Liked by 1 person

Comments are closed.