Chapter 19
As Aiden watched the diner’s patrons, he realized why the booth Susie had deemed the best in the house was so popular. This was the perfect vantage point to see and be seen. Everyone who walked through the front door or came out of the kitchen looked right at the booth. Aiden had never noticed before how this put those sitting where he was now in the spotlight. It was the first time he had taken a booth without someone with him. His usual spot for a quick breakfast was up at the bar. He soon found that everyone had something to say about Mary’s murder as they walked in or out of the diner. Sometimes he was part of the conversation as they stopped by to talk to him. Other times he found he could catch portions of the conversation. No one seemed worried about their voice carrying
