The Lakeside Inn
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He still couldn’t believe that a dresser stored in the old steamboat museum had contained one of the most anticipated discoveries of the year. No one, including the Terry family who owned the dresser, knew how it had ended up there. But, with the help of the Smithsonian Institute, they were finding out whether it was authentic.
“I didn’t think you’d be here today.”
Ethan looked over his shoulder at Theo, his friend and the owner of the only local radio station in Sapphire Bay. “Mabel’s Facebook posts made it impossible not to come. Are you here to do an interview about the letter?”
“If only. I’ve been trying to talk to Mabel for the last week, but she’s been too busy to see me. I’m hoping I can interview her or her daughters after the opening of the Inn. Do you know where they are?”
Ethan looked across the crowded front yard. He pointed to their left. “There’s Mabel. I only know two of her daughters, and I haven’t seen Penny or Barbara anywhere.”
Theo followed where Ethan was pointing. “Thanks. Mabel’s other two daughters, Katie and Diana, are walking around the side of the house toward them. Katie has red hair and Diana’s wearing a bright blue scarf.”
Ethan shifted his gaze. Katie’s shoulder-length red hair was easy to see, but it was her sister who drew his attention. Diana’s curly blond hair caught the sunshine and turned it into a halo around her face. Even from this distance, she was stunning. But, unlike Katie, she looked worried as a group of people moved toward them.
Theo frowned. “I’d better talk to them before they get swamped with people asking about the letter. Remember to give me a call. You haven’t been to my place for dinner in a while.”
“I’ll call you tomorrow.” Ethan watched Diana push a stray lock of hair off her face and glance at her parents. A look that could only be described as panic crossed her face.
Instead of standing here, watching her feel more uncomfortable by the second, he decided to do something about it.
“Theo! Wait.”
His friend turned and raised his eyebrows. “What did I forget?”
“Nothing. I’m coming with you.”
“Sounds good to me. If you want to make yourself useful, you can record any conversations about the letter on your cell phone. I might hear enough to piece together a discussion segment.”
Ethan looked across the yard. The number of people surrounding Diana and Katie had grown. “We’d better hurry. You aren’t the only person who wants to talk to them.”
Theo muttered something under his breath and walked faster.
That suited Ethan. He’d never been anyone’s knight in shining armor, but he did know what it felt like to have the world closing in around you. And right now, Diana looked as though she could do with all the help she could get.
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