THREE:

Samantha-

Out to dinner with Hudson. I left you some chili

and cornbread on the counter. Don't stay up to late.

Love you,

Grams

I found this note on the table when I walked in the door. I got my food and sat down in the living room to watch TV while I ate. Normally, I wasn't allowed to eat anywhere but the kitchen, but according to Grams' note, she would be out a while so I wasn't expecting her to walk in anytime soon.

While I was eating, I didn't really pay attention to the TV. All I could think about was the deal I made with Officer Borsch. I looked at the address and phone number he had written on a piece of paper. What did I get myself- and Casey- into?

That reminds me, I have to tell Casey! I quickly dial up his cell phone.

*ring*

*ring*

*ring*

"Hi, you've reached Casey. I can't answer the phone right now, so leave a message!"

*Beeeeep*

I sighed and repeatedly pressed the button on the phone hook till I heard the dial tone.

Alright, Sammy. Think. What's his home phone number?

I quickly punched in what I thought was his number and waited for someone to pick up.

"Hullo?" I heard a girl's voice say.

"Um, is Casey home?"

"And who is this?" Then I realized- it was Heather! I had to act quick. What could I say that only he would get?

"Tell him it's the girl from the fire escape." Not my best, but hey, it'll work.

"CASEY! Some hooker from a fire escape is on the phone!" I rolled my eyes. Hooker? Look who's talking.

"Sammy?" I heard Casey ask.

"Shh, don't say my name! Heather can be listening through another phone."

"Oh, right. Sorry. So what's up?"

I took a deep breath and explained everything to him. When I was done, all I got was a low whistle.

"Whoa, that's pretty crazy. Isn't Mrs. Jengsman the lady who got blamed for killing her husband?" Oh, right. That.

"Officer Borsch said it was just a rumor. No one knows how he died. But I know, creepy, right?"

"Okay, so, when are we supposed to go over?" Oh, crap. One detail I forgot to ask the Borschman.

"Um, how about tomorrow? Around 11? I'll meet you at the baseball field."

After we hung up, I kind of just crumpled up on Grams' bed. What did I get myself into?


A/N Okay, so yes this chapter was short. I'm sorry. But CH4 will be up today, also. I put a breaking line between them originally, but it just seemed like they should be completely individual chapters. So keep your eyes peeled cuz number 4 is coming soon!