“It's finally winding down,” he said. “Jack confessed everything and took a plea deal. He's going to be behind bars for a long, long time. The victim's girlfriend ended up with the lottery ticket. She said that she is going to use most of it to pay for his funeral expenses so his parents don't have to worry about it, and the rest she's going to put into her savings account and possibly use as a down payment and first month's rent on a new apartment. She seems like a smart girl. I think that in time, she’ll be okay.”
“I hope so,” Ellie said. “She seemed nice. Do you happen to know where she's working?”
“She works at the local grocery store,” he said. “I don't remember the position.”
“I see.”
Russell looked up from the bag. “What's that look on your face?”
“Well, the pizzeria is going to need a new employee soon, especially if we get the food cart. She seems nice, she's about the same age as everyone else, and I think she’d fit in well.”
Russell gave a nod of approval as he pulled out his food. The hotdog was smothered in cheese, onions, and mushrooms. “That sounds like a good idea. Let me know what she says when you ask if she's looking for a new job. The good news is we already ran a background check on her, so I can tell you that she doesn't have any priors.”
“Always good to know,” Ellie said. The two of them ate in silence for a while. Ellie was beginning to feel tired, even though it was only midday. She had been so busy lately, she could use a break. Now that things were finally settling down again, she could turn her attention to the future and to the summer months that stretched out ahead of her. She had a feeling it was going to be an interesting year.
Also by Patti Benning
Papa Pacelli’s Series
Book 1: Pall Bearers and Pepperoni
Book 2: Bacon Cheddar Murder
Book 3: Very Veggie Murder
Book 4: Italian Wedding Murder
Book 5: Smoked Gouda Murder
Book 6: Gourmet Holiday Murder
Book 7: Four Cheese Murder
Book 8: Hand Tossed Murder
Book 9: Exotic Pizza Murder
Book 10: Fiesta Pizza Murder
Book 11: Garlic Artichoke Murder
Book 12: On the Wings of Murder
Book 13: Mozzarella and Murder
Book 14: A Thin Crust of Murder
Book 15: Pretzel Pizza Murder
Book 16: Parmesan Pizza Murder
Book 17: Breakfast Pizza Murder
Book 18: Halloween Pizza Murder
Book 19: Thanksgiving Pizza Murder
Book 20: Christmas Pizza Murder
Book 21: A Crispy Slice of Murder
Book 22: Lobster Pizza Murder
Book 23: Pizza, Weddings, and Murder
Book 24: Pizza, Paradise, and Murder
Book 25: Meat Lovers and Murder
Book 26: Classic Crust Murder
Book 27: Hot, Spicy Murder
Book 28: Pork, Pizza, and Murder
Book 29: Chicken Alfredo Murder
Book 30: Jalapeño Pizza Murder
Book 31: Pesto Pizza Murder
Book 32: Sweet Chili Murder
Book 33: A Melted Morsel of Murder
Book 34: A Saucy Taste of Murder
Darling Deli Series
Book 1: Pastrami Murder
Book 2: Corned Beef Murder
Book 3: Cold Cut Murder
Book 4: Grilled Cheese Murder
Book 5: Chicken Pesto Murder
Book 6: Thai Coconut Murder
Book 7: Tomato Basil Murder
Book 8: Salami Murder
Book 9: Hearty Homestyle Murder
Book 10: Honey BBQ Murder
Book 11: Beef Brisket Murder
Book 12: Garden Vegetable Murder
Book 13: Spicy Lasagna Murder
Book 14: Curried Lobster Murder
Book 15: Creamy Casserole Murder
Book 16: Grilled Rye Murder
Book 17: A Quiche to Die For
Book 18: A Side of Murder
Book 19: Wrapped in Murder
Book 20: Glazed Ham Murder
Book 21: Chicken Club Murder
Book 22: Pies, Lies and Murder
Book 23: Mountains, Marriage and Murder
Book 24: Shrimply Murder
Book 25: Gazpacho Murder
Book 26: Peppered with Murder
Book 27: Ravioli Soup Murder
Book 28: Thanksgiving Deli Murder
Book 29: A Season of Murder
Book 30: Valentines and Murder
Book 31: Shamrocks and Murder
Book 32: Sugar Coated Murder
Book 33: Murder, My Darling
Killer Cookie Series
Book 1: Killer Caramel Cookies
Book 2: Killer Halloween Cookies
Book 3: Killer Maple Cookies
Book 4: Crunchy Christmas Murder
Book 5: Killer Valentine Cookies
Asheville Meadows Series
Book 1: Small Town Murder
Book 2: Murder on Aisle Three
Book 3: The Heart of Murder
Book 4: Dating is Murder
Book 5: Dying to Cook
Book 6: Food, Family and Murder
Book 7: Fish, Chips and Murder
Book 8: Deathly Ever After
Tails of Alaska
Book 1: Mushing is Murder
Book 2: Murder Befalls Us
Book 3: Stage Fright and Murder
Book 4: Routine Murder
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