Drayco mulled over his encounter with the Gatewoods all the way back to the Lazy Crab. He touched off a nerve with his questions. Yet, he still didn’t have a clue as to why she invited him in the first place. Somehow, he didn’t think it was to provide musical entertainment.
During a quick shower and change of clothes, he still couldn’t get Vesta Mae’s reactions out of his mind. Sailor said she had mental and emotional problems, yet she seemed fine until he mentioned the pocket watch and locket. And Beth.
Walking down the B&B’s stairs, past the gallery of black-and-white photos of Cape Unity on the walls, he smiled in appreciation at his waiting “date.” He’d never seen Maida in a dress and didn’t know she owned any, other than a liturgical surplice. As they drove away, Maida waved at Lucy
