Chapter 2
Case
Art was in the back office when he heard the door chimes, informing him that someone had entered the store. He started to rise from his seat when Billie appeared in the doorway. The petite blonde gave him a bright smile.
“Hey. You got a minute?”
“Anyone else in the store?”
“No. It was me,” she replied, and held up a manila folder. “I could use your help, if you’re willing.”
He motioned for her to enter the office and take the chair in front of the desk. “Sure. Leave the door open so I can hear if someone else comes in.”
She nodded. Dropping the folder in front of him, she took a seat and crossed her legs. He opened the file and glanced at the first two pages.
“Okay. What am I looking at?”
“It may be nothing,” she told him. “There’ve been a series of five minor robb
