As we entered, we saw Maureen. She was bound to a chair, her mouth gagged. Helen went to her and pressed a g*n to her head. She squirmed and made a muffled sound through her gag.
“Have a seat, Lauren, Rick. I have a story to tell you.”
Rick nodded to me to follow her directions.
“Don’t worry, Maureen, I’m not going to kill you now – unless they don’t cooperate. This story is for all three of you.”
“Where’s your buddy?” Rick asked.
“Oh, he’ll be joining us soon enough. I thought I’d get started without him. The story is kind of long, and he’s heard it so many times.”
She suddenly ripped off Maureen’s gag. Maureen yelped and took a breath. “You won’t get away with this, Helen, or Patty’s murder.”
She laughed. “Maybe not, but it would be great if I could kill you before I’m arrested. I
