Sage's Story (The Town of Pearl 5)

“I know. I was quite impressed to see them all in action. I really love this town. I’m going to miss it.”

“Oh, that’s right, you’re leaving again. But you’ll be back in the fall, won’t you?” He took a deep breath and released it. “I’m not sure. Business has me traveling abroad, but I’ll try.”

“Well, we’ll miss seeing you, but remember that there’s always a place for you here at the Main Street Inn.”

“Oh, I will, and I appreciate that. Abigail is sending me off with a tray of her famous brownies.”

“Oh God, she must really like you.”

“She treats me like one of her sons.”

“Well, you’re just about their age, and are really nice. Plus, you were in the military. She has a soft spot for soldiers,” Sage said, and he smiled.

He gave her his order and she went to the kitchen to place it. As she came back out, she felt her cell phone vibrating against her hip. Glancing down as she stood next to Abigail, she saw that it was Virgo.

“Hey, baby, how is work going?” he asked.

“Good, kind of busy. How about you guys? Getting all the surveillance cameras up and running?”

“Yes, we’re just about done, and then I need to swing by and fix a few of the ones in town. Did you hear from Matt and Quaid?”

“No, why? Is something up?”

“Well, about an hour ago he heard from Mark. They got a lead on this guy Rye Salters from Dallas and a company that owns numerous shipping facilities across the state. Looks like this guy has been involved with the three men who went after you and who abducted Amanda and those other women.”

“Oh God, this is great news. That means that they can probably get this guy, question him, and see who else is connected.”

“Exactly. I know I’ll sleep a little better at night knowing those guys aren’t running around free.”

“Me, too. Thanks for the update. I need to get moving. I’ll see you later.”

“Yes, love ya.”

“Love you, too.”

Sage hung up the phone just as Brent Pierson waved her over.

“I’m sorry, Sage, I didn’t mean to interrupt your phone call.”

“Oh no, that’s okay it was just Virgo calling with an update.”

“Oh, good news?”

“Yep.”

“Good.” He glanced down at his cell phone and looked upset.

“Is everything okay?”

“I think so, just some trouble at work. Do you think you could get my order to go? I’m going to have to cut lunch short and head into Turbank early.”

“Sure, not a problem. I’ll be right back.”

Sage went into the kitchen to see if his order was ready. It wasn’t so she headed out to the three other tables she had and refreshed their drinks. She noticed that Brent was standing in the hallway by the exit door, talking on his cell phone.

“Is Brent leaving?” Abigail asked.

“Yes, he had something come up with work. I’m going to go grab his lunch order to go.”