Page 104 of State of Suspense

“He moved Tom’s tee times without telling him—three times. After the third time, Tom reported him to management and got the guy fired.”

“How long ago did that happen?”

“About eight months ago.”

“What came of that?”

“Nothing that I know of.”

Sam made a note to figure out what’d become of Tristan O’Walsh and where he’d been on Sunday morning. “Which country club?”

“Woodville.”

If she’d had more time, they’d go straight to the club, but that wasn’t happening today. Ugh, she hated days when she didn’t have time to do everything that needed to be done.

“Can you think of anyone else that would fall into the Ralph Sellers/Tristan O’Walsh category?”

“Not off the top of my head.”

“If you do, please call me. It’s critical that we have all the information we need to fully investigate Tom’s murder.”

“I will. I’m sorry I didn’t think of the golf pro sooner. That was quite a while ago, though.”

“I understand completely. This has been a terrible time for you, and we appreciate all your help.”

“Our goals are the same—justice for Tom.”

“Indeed they are. We won’t take any more of your time.”

Sam asked Vernon to use the lights to get her to the U.S. Attorney’s Office as fast as possible as the clock ticked down to her departure for the day. She was due for hair and makeup at two o’clock. The very thought of stopping what she was doing for that was unfathomable. But she kept remembering why she was doing it—and who she was doing it for—and that helped to keep her attitude properly aligned.

There was nothing she wouldn’t do for Nick. Today was proof of that.

She took advantage of the time in the car to check on Lindsey with a text. Hope you’re feeling better and will be sprung soon. Sorry I haven’t been able to check on you in person. Thinking of you!

Thanks for the message! Aren’t you dealing with the Canadians today?

Not until later. How are you?

Better. They’ve ruled out all the really bad stuff and determined a virus I had before Christmas depleted my red blood cells and led to the current anemia. They think they caught my red blood count on the way back up. They’re keeping me for one more day to monitor vitals and then sending me home.

Glad to hear they found the cause and you’re on the mend. How’s Terry holding up?

He’s been amazing.

That’s great! I’ll check in tomorrow.

Can’t wait to see the pictures from tonight. We’re SO SAD to miss it.

There’ll be others. Focus on getting back to full health. We need our Lindsey!

I’m on it. Xo

Xoxo

Sam filled Freddie in on what Lindsey had told her.

“That can happen?”

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