by M. D. Archer
“I know,” Sophie said, patting Paige’s arm. “I know.”
“And do you know what’s strange? Sometimes I miss those days immediately after his death, because I felt closer to him, you know? It sounds crazy but it was special in its own way.”
Sophie squeezed Paige’s arm and nodded.
And so they sat, not bothering to turn on the lights, letting the streetlamps and the neon sign across the road sporadically illuminate their faces as they sipped their drinks and contemplated the complexity and rawness of life.
Paige’s phone vibrated with a text. It was Leo, asking for an update. She typed out a quick response, promising to give him all the details tomorrow. He was definitely a good addition to the team. Maybe not a permanent one, but definitely a consultant. Wow, Paige smiled to herself, they were actually in the position of needing, and having, consultants. They were bound to get some good publicity from this, and they had enough money to keep operating for at least another couple of months. This was it, this was the start of something, she could feel it. They had done it—they had solved a proper case.
Dad would be so proud, she thought.
“Paige?” Sophie broke the silence.
“Yeah?” Paige smiled at her best friend. It seemed as if anything was possible now. They would prove everyone wrong and make a success of this.
“Whisky is gross.” Sophie put down her drink.
Paige laughed. “Totally. Let’s figure out another way to celebrate.”
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S & S Investigations - cases solved:
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The Persistent Pet Napper
S & S Investigations
Acknowledgements
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who contributed to this book. Big thanks to my readers Julie, Lisa, Jane, and Becks; and special thanks to Mum for your love of grammar and for laughing out loud.
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