“Around here?” Sarah responded looking bewildered. “How could he have been around here? He’s in prison.”
“That’s just it,” Sophie said as she glanced down to hide the tears that were beginning to collect in her eyes. “He escaped, Sarah.”
“What?” Sarah cried out. “How could he do that?” Andy was scheduled to be released in a couple of years and, with good behavior, maybe sooner. “He’s ruined it for himself again! What’s wrong with that man?” Sarah was clearly upset and disappointed with Andy. She and Sophie had stood by him through his trial and tried to make prison life easier for him by writing and phoning often. “He hasn’t said a word that would suggest this was on his mind,” she added with a deep frown. “Why would he do it?”
“How well do we really know Andy?” Sophie asked rhetorically. “He’s been a great friend and neighbor, but there’s much about Andy we don’t know.” It was during the investigation that Sophie and Sarah had first learned about Andy’s history with alcohol. Then he ran off to Florida rather than admit to the fight he had with his brother that resulted in his brother’s death. “And don’t forget,” Sophie added, “he let us think he was dead for several months! That was not kind!” Sophie was obviously disappointed with Andy.
Sarah shook her head and sighed. “Let’s get some sleep, Sophie. We’ll talk tomorrow, and we’ll call that policewoman. What was her name, Amanda? Amanda something?”
“Amanda Holmes. She’s still working with Detective Gabriel. Maybe we can go by and talk to both of them. This is just crazy!” Sophie said, shaking her head as she turned to leave. “Why would he do this?” she muttered to herself.
Sophie headed toward her house without saying goodbye. Sarah was confused by the news. At first, she felt angry with Andy but then realized there must be some explanation. She hoped she would find out soon. The previous year, she’d spent many weeks worrying about what had happened to Andy. She and Sophie even got involved in the investigation, much to the police department’s annoyance. She wasn’t eager to start worrying about him again. Sarah slowly headed for her front door. Barney got up, stretched, and lumbered after her.
Sarah turned and watched the house across the street as Sophie’s lights went off, one after the other as she made her way toward her bedroom. Sarah sighed and said, “Come on, Barney. Let’s get some sleep. I think tomorrow is going to be a long day.” Barney sighed and followed her into the house.
A Note from the Author
Ihope you enjoyed Tie Died as much as I enjoyed writing it. This is the first book in A Quilting Cozy series and is followed by Running Stitches, which picks up with our characters just a few months later.
I have included a preview to Running Stitches so that you can get an idea of what our cast of characters will be involved in next.
In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you. Please contact me on my blog or send me an email to the address below.
Best wishes,
Carol Dean Jones
caroldeanjones.com
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