“You too,” Jessica said.
A few seconds later, my daughter went to pull back from the hug. I wasn’t ready to let her go, though. Instead, I squeezed her tight.
“Mom, you act like you haven’t seen me in months,” Jessica said.
“What can I say? A lot has happened recently,” I said.
“I realize that. By the way, how are you two holding up?” Jessica asked.
“We’ve been better,” David said.
“I’m certainly feeling happier now that we’re here with you,” I said.
“Now that the case is closed, do you believe things will finally quiet down in Treasure Cove?” Jessica asked.
“We can hope,” David said.
“You’re not holding your breath, though, are you?” Jessica said.
David shook his head. “No.” He took a deep breath. “But enough about unpleasant topics. Let’s talk about something else.”
“Like what?” Jessica asked.
David reached into a plastic bag that he was holding and pulled out a square, white, cardboard box. “How about this?” He handed the box to Jessica.
My daughter’s eyes lit up. “Is this what I think it is?”
“Open it and find out,” I said.
Jessica lifted the lid of the box and gazed at the six chocolate cupcakes that were inside it. My daughter’s eyes lit up.
“I guess I don’t need to ask if you like your little treat,” I said.
“You sure don’t. There’s nothing quite like cupcakes from Mitchell’s Bakery,” Jessica said.
I gazed at the cake. “There really isn’t.”
David laughed and shook his head. “You two are really something, you know that?”
“No. What’s really something is this icing. Talk about delicious.” Jessica licked her lips. “I need a taste right now.”
David’s eyebrows knitted. “Really? You don’t want to wait until after lunch?”
Jessica shook her head. “Nope.”
“I’m with Jessica,” I said. “Let’s each have a cupcake right now.”
David broke into laughter.
Jessica’s nose wrinkled. “Why are you laughing? Do you not want one?”
“If that’s the case, I’ll take a second cupcake,” I said.
“Actually, I was just laughing because it’s amazing how much you two take after each other,” David remarked.
“You say that like it’s a bad thing,” I replied.
“Yeah. These are cupcakes we’re talking about here,” Jessica added.
“I just find the circumstances funny. I mean, San Francisco is known for its food. Yet you’re drooling over cupcakes from our little hometown,” David said.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. These aren’t just any cupcakes. They are from Mitchell’s Bakery,” I replied.
“I understand that. I just thought we’d try something new while we’re in the city,” David said.
“I’ll save you the effort. I’ve gone to a number of different bakeries since moving here. Trust me. Mitchell’s is better than all of them,” Jessica said.
“Now, can we get back to more pressing issues?” I asked. I stared into my husband’s eyes. “Namely, are you going to give me one of your cupcakes?”
“Nice try,” David replied.
“I had a feeling you were going to say that. I don’t know anyone who would be foolish enough to pass up a treat like this,” I remarked.
While David and I were talking, Jessica grabbed one of the cupcakes from the box and took a bite.
“Mmm. Just as good as I remember,” she said.
“It’s nice to know that some things never change,” I said.
Jessica nodded. “It sure is.”
“Speaking of changes, it’s not too late to reconsider your career choice,” I said.
“Mom, will you please stop saying that?” Jessica asked.
“I’m sorry. I just keep bringing it up because I know how dangerous police work is. That became especially evident as we investigated this latest case,” I said.
“Mom, I get that you’re worried about me. But I’m going to be a detective. And nothing you say is going to change that,” Jessica replied.
I took a deep breath before replying. “Has anyone ever told you how stubborn you are?”
David chuckled as he looked at me. “I wonder where she gets that from.”
I blushed. “Guilty as charged.”
“That’s some interesting phrasing,” David joked.
“I figured you’d get a kick out of it,” I said.
Jessica spoke up. “You know what I’d get a kick out of?”
“Being able to savor your cupcake in peace?” I asked.
Jessica nodded. “Exactly.”
I smiled. “What a delicious suggestion.”
The End.
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Fame is a Killer
Fishing For Murder
Murder of a Yoga Instructor
Drowning In Deceit
A Not So Merry Christmas Murder
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Murder of a Restaurant Critic
Murder of a Movie Producer
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