Steve`s Country
For a smile as wide as a country sunrise
The Investigators, Inc. The Case That Is Not. Chapter 10. Dizzy.
Everyone came running out when they heard the shots! “Spread out and look down there!” I yelled to them, pointing the way. Once they were sure no one else was down there, Baldwin came out. “Good work girls,” he said to Kristina and Angel. “Not us,” said Kristina, “it was Avery that got him.” He came down to thank Avery, then called to Rock and Benson. “Yeah boss?” they both asked at the same time.
“Take my car and follow Avery to the hotel,” he said, “and make sure you check her room to make sure no one is there.” “Sure thing boss,” said Rock, and they got in his car. “No, no, that is not necessary,” said Sky, almost in a panic. I wonder what is wrong. “We do this with anyone who helps us,” said Baldwin, “nothing to be concerned about, I will send a couple of the girls too if you would like.”
“No, that is not it,” she said, putting her head down, “I lied. I am not staying at the hotel. I used my money to fly here and rent this car for a week. I was hoping there would be a campground nearby, but there is none. I have enough for food for the week, I think.” She put her head down again. I put my hand under her chin and lifted up her head and smiled at her.
“Nonsense!” said Baldwin, “you will stay here in the guest suite, there is always lots of room here. You saved Steve’s life, so you are staying! And no arguing either.” He smiled at her. “Thank you, Mr. B,” she said quietly, “but if I stay, I work.” “Fine,” he said. Then he called Rock and Benson. “Yeah boss?” they both said together. I wonder if they practice talking in unison like that.
“Take Avery’s things up to the guest suite,” he said. They look at each other. “I have a gun here, and two clips,” she said and handed them to me,” there are also 2 knives in my suitcase.” She went and got them out. “Nice knives,” said Benson. “Benson is our knife expert,” I said. She tossed one to him. “Can you open it?” she asked. He had it open fast. “I have one,” he said and smiled, “good for throwing.” Off they went.
“We need to talk Mr. B,” I said. “Okay, off to the library,” he said and the 3 of us went together. Once in the library I explained to Baldwin that this is Sky and everything she did for me and that she worked for Jenny. “Once Jenny was dead,” explained Sky, “the chief guard told me to pick up a few things and they drove me to the airport so I could get away and not be involved with the investigation that would happen. I am not sure if that was the right thing to do, but I did what he said anyway.
I never had any money of my own, Jenny paid for everything I needed. I decided that it would be good to come and try to help Steve if I could.” “Well, you certainly helped him today,” said Baldwin, “and you can stay here for a while.” “She would make a good member for our team,” I suggested, “providing she can pass the tests.” “We will definitely consider that,” said Baldwin.
Meanwhile… Jennifer and the others returned from shopping and came inside. Jennifer asked why the closed meeting. “An old girlfriend of Steve’s is here,” said Carine. “She is not old enough to be an old girlfriend,” said Tracy again. Annelie kicked her. “Oooo, sounds intriguing,” said Jennifer, “I can hardly wait to meet her.” “I do not trust her,” said Tracy, “she is hiding something behind that pink hair.” “Pink hair?” asked Jennifer, “wow, more interesting all the time.”
Annelie then called in and said Jennifer was here. “Let her come in,” said Baldwin, and he opened the door. “Hi Steve!” said Jennifer and came over to hug me, “hmm, seems you have some leftover lipstick on your lips.” “Um, that would be my fault,” said Sky nervously. “Jennifer, this is Sky,” I said, “the woman that has saved my life a couple of times now.” Jennifer was more than a little puzzled. “Um, the others said your name was Avery,” she said. So, I explained what was going on.
“Well, I am very happy to meet you Sky,” said Jennifer cheerfully, “and I am glad you will be staying with us.” Then she got dizzy and almost fell, but Sky caught her in time. I was going to call Chung, but Jennifer said no, she was just stressed out by all that was going on and needed to sleep. I called Sigurbjorn to help her upstairs and told her to give Jennifer a good massage. I also called Angel and told her to spend the night with Jennifer, and to take Storm too. I did not like that dizzy spell…
To Be Continued.
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Steve`s Country 
It seems Sky has impeccable timing! Twice ! Just in the nick of time!! She saved you!! Now… either she’s very good at her job… or she has info that others do not!🤔🤔 that seems an odd situation either way…🙄🤔
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Well, last time in New Zealand she had been listening in on my phone call, which is how she knew I was in trouble and she was not far away. This time she was just quick. I think she is good at her job, but, perhaps there is something else going on. We will wait and see. But how did that guy get in past our security fence? I did gain a clue though in our last chapter while talking to Sky. We still have to find the other traitor, and fast. 🤔👩😾😾😾🕵️♂️
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And what did the autopsy turn up?🤔 (or did I miss that?) Amd… what did the cats 🐈 determine??😳
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You missed that, yesterday’s chapter. Mriya confirmed that Kat had been shot 3 times in the chest, but Kat was wearing a vest and no holes were found in the vest, so obviously she had not been shot. So Mriya is one traitor for sure. But who is working with her? We can’t do anything with Mriya until we find the other traitor. The cats said that Sky was okay, they trust her and talked to her. 🤔😺😺😺🕵️♂️
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Yep, I get that… so the cats haven’t checked the others yet?🤔 I need to go reread yesterday’s chapter!.brb!
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No, not yet, but I will get them on that checking everyone soon. So much going on right now it’s hard to keep up with it all. 😯👩😼😼😼🕵️♂️
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I agree! And you’re the one writing the story!😂😂
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Well, I don’t mean me, I mean me, as in the story me, not the writer me. As for the story, having 2 traitors in our midst could have a negative impact on our team, even when we find her. Everyone will start wondering if they can trust each other. And if that happens our team is finished. We can only function if we trust each other. This could be bad. 😯👩😾😾😾🕵️♂️
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This is very most surely true! But how to have the team help expose them both at the same time so as to pull the team together and make it their accomplishment 🤔 😉
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But how can I do that without telling them there is a traitor? The traitor, whoever it is, is skilled, so will just stop and hide among the other girls and we will never find her. We have to keep it quiet. Only Baldwin, myself and Sky knows about this and it will have to stay that way. Not even the cats know. 🤔👩🕵️♂️
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But once you know who it is… you could set them up to be discovered by the loyal team members..🤔🙄 No?🤔
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No. What if there is yet another traitor? That would seem unlikely, but I never thought we would have even one, and now we have 2. But also we need proof. And, if I let the others know after we find out who it is, would they be able to act normally around that person? It’s a tricky situation for sure. But something is about to be revealed that might help us. But will it be in time to prevent another tragedy? 😯👩😾🕵️♂️
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😬😬😲 This sounds ominous!!😳😳😳
I wonder who it could be??😲😳🤔🤔
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Hard to say. Still, I am not saying anyone will get killed. But anyone could, including new people, who often don’t stick around long in this story. 😯👩😾🕵️♂️
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Sky?😲😲😲 Ohhhh…. here I thought since Jenny was dead she would join the team!!😖😦
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Well, I did not say she would be killed, just that there was always a possibility. Never know in this story, strange things have happened before. Maybe there will be a big gun battle between my team and the traitors. I also wonder where Lavina manages to hide all the time and yet have people all over the place so she knows what is going on. Sigh. 🤔👩😾🕵️♂️
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Do you know what she looks like?🤔 The easiest way to hide is in plain sight??😉 She could be closer than you are comfortable with!!🤔
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Yes, we know what she looks like. She is one of the people we broke out of prison for Avina. I will remember her for a long time! 😠😾🕵️♂️
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Hmmm…. so… that means she can’t be too close! But still she needs to be nearby to coordinate these attempts on your life and team unity!🤨🤨
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I would like to know how she manages to communicate with our traitors. It can’t be by phone, so how does she do it? 🤔😾🕵️♂️
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There has to be a phone or or texting device still there somewhere 🤔
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Our new security system in the chateau blocks any incoming and outgoing calls except those on our own phones. And those calls go through Annelie and Baldwin. 🤔🕵️♂️
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Maybe by a dead drop?😳😲 They leave a signal or mark somewhere she can see it and then she goes to pick up the message and vice versa when she wants to give them diractions?🤔🤔😳
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Yep, thought about that possibility, but since no one is allowed outside alone anymore, then 2 at least would have to go out. Since Mriya is at the clinic all day, that would mean there are at least 3 traitors. No one is allowed outside at night. 😯🕵️♂️
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Hmmm.. the plot thickens!!🤔🤔🤨
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Yes, that’s for sure! One of these days we will find out. I hope. 🤔🕵️♂️
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We’ve got 5 days to figure it out!😁
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I sure hope we can get it done quicker, but that might be asking too much. But you won’t want to miss tomorrow’s chapter! 😯🕵️♂️
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Oh… not to worry!😉 I will be watching and waiting!😁😊
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Me too, can’t wait to see what I’m up to next! 🤔😃🕵️♂️
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Exactly!😂
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I knew there were two traitors, not three ! …I believe that the cats should know what is going on ! 😼😼😼❗️The fact that Kat wore a bullet proof vest is perplexing …remain vigilant ! 🕵️♂️👩👩👩😲😯😳❗️
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We have to be careful about sharing too much with the cats. A nice chin rub or tummy rub and they will talk without realizing what they say. Muffin is okay, it’s the other two. And since we don’t know who the traitors are, we must be careful. I had insisted that Kat wear a vest that day since we would be outside. Are you sure there are just two? 🤔👩😾😾😾🕵️♂️
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