Episode 13
Sarah was about to follow Marty downstairs when she heard a noise outside her new bedroom window. She climbed up on a chair to look out. A woman and a man were shouting at each other while two little girls played on the lawn below.
“How many times do I have to tell you I don’t like you coming to my house to see Endora?”
“And how many times do I have to remind you that I am the child’s Father?”
“If only I could take that night of carnal pleasure back!” Said Tabitha. “Oh, but then I wouldn’t have my precious little Sweet Pea. Julian you just have to promise me that you will never let anyone outside this house know that we are witches.”
Sarah almost squealed with delight when she heard this. How lucky she was to be living next to girl who was a witch just like her.
“I would never endanger my- - that is to say, our daughter like that. You have to believe me Tabitha. I understand how the world at large feels about witches.”
Oh dear, thought Sarah, maybe I shouldn’t have let Marty know my secret. But he seemed totally okay with it. Still maybe I should tell him to keep it to himself.
“Those who didn’t want to see us burnt at the stake would be hounding us constantly for magical favors.”
“Like I said I understand.”
This conversation had greatly upset Sarah. While she was thrilled to have a magical playmate, the thought of possibly being burned at the stake was horrible. She must talk to Marty as soon a possible.
“Very well, under those conditions you may spend time with our daughter.”
“I’m glad we could reach a mutually acceptable agreement.”
“Yes well why don’t you get started now? If you could just watch Endora and Maria a moment while I tend to some things inside.”
“I would be delighted.”
Luis and newly minted cops Fancy and Paloma were the first on the scene at the Crane Mansion.
“Who was here when the body was found?” Asked Luis.
“Just me Essme and Simone: She’s in the solarium.” Said Fox.
“It looks like someone scraped some icing off his cheek.” Said Paloma.
“That would be me.” Essme raised her hand.
“Other than that, the body hasn’t been touched. I made sure of it.” Said Fox.
“Do you think it could be someone with a grudge against Chad and Whitney? Asked Fancy.
“That’s a fair assumption but until we identify the body…”
“Sir, I was able to talk to the bakery.” Bentley was standing in the doorway.
“What did they say?” Asked Fox
“As you might have suspected they didn’t place the call saying they would be late and they confirmed that someone called them and told them to cancel the cake we had ordered for the reception.”
“Thank you Bentley that will be all, unless you had a question for him Luis.”
“No, he can go but I may want to interview the entire kitchen staff later.” Just then, Luis’ cell phone rang. “This is Officer Lopez-Fitzgerald?”
“Luis! This is Sheridan, I know I should have called you as soon as I got the news but I wanted to make sure it was true.”
“What’s true?”
“Marty! He’s right here in my arms!!”
“Hi Dad! I’m so glad to be back home I can’t wait to see you!”
“Marty?! I can’t believe it. Where are the two of you Sheridan?”
Fancy, who had been watching the forensic techs go over the body looked over to Luis.
“It’s Sheridan, she’s says Marty is back with her! And I just heard his voice!” Said Luis covering the mouthpiece of his cell phone.
“I’m at the Bennett’s.” Said Sheridan.
“The Bennett’s?”
“It’s a long story; do you think you can come over here?”
“I’m at a crime scene right now. Is Sam there, I need to talk to him?”
“Sure, he’s right here.”
Luis quickly explained the situation to Sam. Then he noticed that Fancy was standing next to him.
“They’ve been able to identify the body it’s Jared Casey.”
“My God.” Said Luis.
“Valerie? Where could you be?!” Said Theresa after hearing Valerie’s voice mail message for the fifth time. She was closing her phone when she noticed Adam at the nurse’s station.
“Are you stalking my friend Whitney now?’
“I’m just doing my job Ms Crane. The new Mrs. Harris is a public figure precisely because she’s your friend.” Adam couldn’t believe he had just gotten those words out of his mouth considering who he was talking to.
“Is this person bothering you?” Asked Ethan coming up to them.
“He’s a photographer for the Intruder and he took a picture of Whitney while she was on the floor at the church. Now he’s lurking around the hospital trying to dig up dirt on her.”
“I only wanted information on Mrs. Harris’ condition and as for the picture…”
“I’m Ms Crane’s attorney and I also represent the Harris’s…”
“Ethan I can handle this. But there is something I would like to talk to you about.” Theresa looked Adam up and down. “Privately.” She pulled Ethan by the sleeve down the hall.
Valerie came up behind Adam. “How’s it going big boy?”
“Vincent what are you doing dressed as Valerie?”
“I saw you getting an earful from your ladylove so I thought Valerie could run interference for you, but by the time I found an empty room and changed, her knight in shining armor had done the job for me.”
“Did you make it back to the Intruder? And please stop referring to Ther- - Ms Crane as my ladylove.”
“Whatever you say, and yes I returned your camera to the Intruder and Mr. Jamison told me to find you so we can both check out what’s happening at the Crane Mansion.”
“Alright Theresa, what is it you wanted to talk to me about?” Asked Ethan pulling his sleeve out of her grasp.
“Well first, how have you been?”
“Now see? I was just bragging to Gwen that you had minded your own business during the ceremony.”
“What? I can’t be concerned about an old friend?”
“Gwen seems to think you have a secret you’re not telling her; which is strange, since up until recently we both thought you were keeping a secret from me. So which is it?”
Both. “Neither, alright here’s what I wanted to talk to you about: I’ve decided to hire Spike on a trial basis.”
“You've got to be kidding.”
“I know I know but he claims to know where Alistair has been hiding Antonio.”
“And you believe him?”
“I believe he must be desperate for cash and that can only mean that Alistair is truly out of the picture.”
“If he’s desperate Theresa he could be dangerous.”
“Yes but if there’s the slightest chance Antonio could still be alive.”
“Just be careful and keep me posted. By the way what’s the status with this Jared character?”
“Now who’s getting personal? But if you must know I think he’s been trying to propose to me but every time we keep getting interrupted.”
“Maybe Fate is trying to tell him something.”
“Ha ha very fun- - I can’t believe it!” She had just spotted ‘Valerie’ talking to Adam. “Valerie! What the hell do you think you’re doing?”
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End of Episode 13
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