Rachel jumped. “What? Oh, no. The neighbors haven’t said anything.”
“Perhaps there’s nothing to it then,” Dana said.
Steve changed the subject. “I planned to phone the city manager when you called. I’m wondering if I still have a job.”
Dana nodded. “I suspect they’ll keep you on. They can’t open until they have a full maintenance crew. Go ahead and phone.”
Steve went into the kitchen to make the call. A pleasant-voiced receptionist put him through.
“Steve,” the city manager boomed. “I was going to call you. We had an emergency meeting yesterday to look over personnel records and we’d like you to replace Vince. We’ve found two men to fill your spot and Parker’s.”
Steve’s jaw dropped. “You want me to take over as maintenance manager.”
“You’re qualified.”
“I can be in tomorrow.” Steve
