Chapter 8

Julia, Martina, Robin, and Amy sat at the table debating what to do.

"Maybe we can send these ashes somewhere to be tested," Robin said.

"I think we should go to the police," Julia said. "Maybe these ashes are the reason why Jennifer was murdered."

Robin and Julia looked at Amy and Martina.

"You two are lawyers," Robin said. "What should we do?"

"I'm with Robin," Amy said. "We should get the ashes tested."

"I'm with Julia," Martina said. "We should go to the police."

"But Jennifer was our friend," Robin said. "Julia, you knew her the longest."

"I know," Martina said. "But withholding information is illegal. I could lose my law license and so could Amy."

"Martina's right," Amy said.

Robin sighed.

"Okay," Robin said. "Let's go to the police."

Meanwhile in the living room, Carla, Mia, Lea, and Sharon listened at the door.

"Are you okay?" Mia asked.

"It's for the best," Carla said.

At that moment, the doorbell rang. Julia walked to her door and opened it to see Jasper.

"Hello, Julia," Jasper said.

"Jasper?" Julia asked shocked. "What are you doing here?"

"It's been five years," Jasper said. "I want you back."

"No!" Julia shouted. "You can't just show up after five years and expect me to take you back! Now go before…"

Mia rushed over to the door.

"Dad!" Mia cheered.

"Hello, Mia," Jasper said.

Mia and Jasper shared a hug.

"What are you doing here?" Mia asked.

"I've moved here," Jasper replied pointing across the street at 4355 Wisteria Lane.

"Mia," Julia said. "I need to speak with your father privately."

Julia walked outside and closed the door.

"What are you doing?" Julia asked.

"I'm winning you back," Jasper said.

"What about that slut you slept with?" Julia asked.

"It only happened once and I'm sorry," Jasper said.

"Why did it take you five years to apologize?" Julia asked.

Jasper didn't answer.

"I thought so," Julia said. "I'm not going to complain about you being here. It's good for Mia to have her father around, but do not think for one moment that we are getting back together."

Julia walked back into her house and slammed the door. A few seconds later, the doorbell rang.

"Go away Jasper!" Julia shouted.

Julia opened the door to see Caleb.

"Oh," Julia said. "Sorry officer. I thought you were my ex-husband."

"It's okay," Caleb said. "Officer Caleb Stevenson."

"Oh yeah," Julia said. "You crashed my friend's funeral and mowed at 5:30 in the morning."

"I apologize," Caleb said. "Anyway, I need to ask you and your friends a few questions regarding Jennifer."

"Okay," Julia said. "How did you know my friends were here?"

"I live on the lane now," Caleb replied. "I saw them come over."

"Come in," Julia said. "Carla! Officer Caleb Stevenson is here!"

Carla nervously walked over to Caleb holding the box.

"This is Jennifer's daughter, Carla," Julia said. "She's found something."

"Yes," Jennifer said handing the box to Caleb. "This box. I found it in my mom's cabinet in our basement. It has some type of ash in it."

"Thank you," Caleb said. "I will deliver this to forensics."

"Okay," Carla said nervously.

Later, Caleb entered his house, walked into kitchen, and put the box in the cabinet.