Free Better to rest by Dana Stabenow

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    “Gary
    “Dont bother, Jo said, taking a stool at the counter. “You know what hes like when he gets in fix-it mode. Wheres Liam?
    “He didnt call?
    Jo pointed at the message machine. The red light wasnt blinking.
    “Oh. Wy put water on to boil for the macaroni, and got cheddar and parmesan out of the refrigerator. “Jo
    “You want me to go and you want me to take Gary with me.
    “Well...
    “No. Jo gave her a sunny smile. “For one thing, I cant leave; Im on a story.
    “What story? You said you were here on a family visit yesterday.
    “That was before somebody rolled a severed human arm with a gold coin clenched in its fist out into the middle of Bills dance floor. She gave Wy an expectant look. “Come on, give.
    Wy was reluctant. “I dont know. I think its part of an ongoing investigation.
    Jo made a face. “All right, all right, I promise not to use anything until Liam gives me the okay. What did you find up on that glacier?
    Jo, her green eyes alive with curiosity and her blond hair virtually curling tighter in anticipation, was hard to resist. Wy grated cheese and chopped onions and minced garlic as she told the tale. When she came to the end of it, Jo let out a long, appreciative whistle.
    “Wy? Gary called. “Have you got any spackle?
    “Who cares? Jo said impatiently. Gary tramped down the hall and out into the garage, muttering beneath his breath. “Its really an old C-47?
    Wy shrugged. “Thats what it looked like from where we were standing.
    “World War Two?
    “Maybe. Its pretty busted up, and Im not that familiar with DC-3s.
    “I thought you said this was a C-47.
    “Theyre the same plane. The DC-3 was used for domestic passenger service, the C-47 for the military, freight, troops. Its a hell of a plane. Theyre not making them anymore but theyre sure still flying them. Theyre great for freight. Her eyes lit. “Id love to get my hands on one for the business.
    “And you got the tail numbers?
    “The last three numbers, all that were left before the break in the fuselage. She moved her shoulders uneasily.
    “What?
    “I didnt like seeing that wreck. She thought. “If it comes to that, I dont think any pilot likes seeing any wreck.
    “This is an old one.
    “Doesnt matter. I cant help wondering, whyd they go in? Weather? They get lost? Instrumentation go out on them? Crew fall asleep?
    Jo, caught up in Wys imaginings, said, “Think they knew? Or did they just hit and kerflooey, thats all she wrote?
    “They knew, Wy said flatly.
    “How do you know?
    “The pilot knew, for sure, and probably the copilot as well. They may not have known but for a split second, but they knew theyd fucked the pooch, all right.
    “I found this light fixture on the workbench, Gary said, coming into the room. “Wheres it supposed to go?
    “My bedroom, but Gary, you dont have to She stopped when he headed down the hall. She turned to his sister. “Whats the other thing?
    “What?
    “You said, when I tried to kick you out of Newenham, that you couldnt go because for one thing, Im on a story. Whats the other thing?
    “Oh. That.
    “Wy? Garys was a voice crying in the wilderness. “Where do you keep your paint?
    “At the paint store! Whats the other thing? she repeated to Jo.
    “Okay. Jo fortified herself with a long swallow of beer. “Its this. Liam doesnt have anything to be worried about. Does he? With you and... She jerked her head toward the bathroom.
    “No.
    “He doesnt seem to know that.
    “I dont follow you.
    Jos sigh was heavy and martyred. “If he were sure of himself with you, he wouldnt give a damn how many ex-boyfriends were hanging around.
    “Oh, for Gods sake, Jo, cant you let this alone? I told you yesterday I
    “I know. Jo nodded. “I listened very carefully and I heard every word you said.
    “So?
    “So, what I didnt hear you say was that you were completely, totally, and irrevocably committed to Liam Campbell, forsaking all others, world without end, amen. If I dont