Dreidels And Dead Ends – Nancy J Cohen

Poor Becky wasn’t used to seeing dead bodies, however. She looked like she was about to collapse. “Are you okay?” she asked when they reached Becky’s office. Becky sank into her desk chair. “No. This is horrible. I can’t believe Gary is dead. Usually, we only spoke when I had computer issues, which wasn’t too often, but he was always polite.”

Marla took a seat facing her friend. “Does he have family nearby? The police will be notifying his next of kin.” “I’ve no idea. We should send flowers to them at the very least.” Becky twisted her hands together on the desktop. “Did you see that bundle of cash the detective found in Gary’s pocket? I can’t even begin to speculate as to what that might mean.” I can, and I don’t like the implications. “I wonder what spin Jacki will put on this disaster,” she said, realizing Gary’s death would intensify the negative publicity already generated by the theft.

“You’d have to ask her. She’ll have another bone to pick with me now.” “Surely, she won’t blame you for what’s happened?” “It’s easier to point the finger at me than at some mystical curse, especially when she’ll need to explain this latest tragedy to the mayor.” Marla fell silent.

The loss of the hairbrush couldn’t be the only reason for the strange events, although Gary’s death would only help to perpetuate the myth. She rose, noting Becky’s glum face and slumped shoulders. “Why don’t you go home and get some rest?” Becky shook her head. “I’d better stick around in case the cops have any questions.”

“Can I get you something from the break room?” “Thanks. I could use a cold soda.” She gave Marla an assessing glance. “You seem to be handling things well.” “That’s because I’ve been in this situation before. Still, I feel bad for Gary. This was only a temporary job for him.” They shouldn’t jump to conclusions about how he’d died, either.

His death could have been perfectly natural, although she had to admit that pile of cash in his pocket raised more questions in her mind. She left and headed for the staff’s break room. While contemplating who else she could talk to while there, she drank a can of ginger ale and ate a packet of peanut butter crackers.

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Luanne Bridges asked when Marla greeted her in the salon foyer. Luanne, a regular customer, had come in for a haircut. Her round face and thin, straight hair could benefit from a shorter style for more lift. Marla patted her baby bump and chuckled. “Ryder is only eighteen months old. I’m not sure he understands the concept, but we’ve bought him some books on being a big brother. It would have helped if he was out of diapers before I got pregnant again.”

“True, but you can’t always plan these things.” “Tell me about it.” They spoke briefly about what Luanne had in mind for her new style, then Marla sent her to get shampooed. Despite their exchange, Marla still couldn’t believe a second child was on the way. She’d been lucky to conceive at forty years old without having to go through IVF, like some of her friends. Although her pregnancy was considered high risk, which meant extra tests and frequent doctor visits, she welcomed the added care to have a healthy baby.

“December starts in a few days,” Luanne said upon returning to Marla’s chair. “Have you done your gift shopping yet? I got some good deals on Black Friday.” Marla picked up a comb and shears and started on Luanne’s haircut. “I’ve bought a few things, but I’m far from finished.

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