I ran back in the house and to the couch and Lexie wasn't there.
Lexie was out on the boat deck watching the fireworks and I grabbed her.
You scared me to death, Lex.
But I wanted to see the fireworks.
I know, but we're gonna watch them up here, okay?
I carried her up the stairs in the store.
I don't wanna.
Lexie, earlier when you asked your dad if police man wear uniforms all the time, were you talking about a detective?
Lexie's POV
I was remembering the conversation that I had with that detective and was telling Katie.
He came in to the store to get a bottle of water.
Do you need any help?
He stared at me as he got a bottle of water out of the cooler where they're kept.
Is that all?
You're a little small to be running a store.
Bastard. Katie mumbled but I heard her but ignored it.
My Daddy runs it. I'm just helping.
Yeah? Where's your Daddy?
Not around.
Yeah, what's your name?
Lexie.
Lexie, I'm a policeman. Okay? And I've just driven a very long way to be here today and I would like to speak with someone a little taller. Okay?
He was talking to me like I was a baby or something.
Where's your uniform?
My uniform?
Yeah.
Hmm.
He chuckled.
I'm a detective. You know what a detective is, Lexie?
No.
No? Well, detectives catch the bad guys. That's what I do. Now, also, I look for missing people. That's what I'm doing here, Lexie. I'm looking for a missing person.
He showed me a made up picture of you.
Now… have you seen this woman?
No.
You sure?
I'm sure.
You wouldn't lie to a policeman, would you?
No.
Okay. Okay.
How much is that?
$1.50.
$1.50. Two dollars.
Thank you.
You keep it.
Bye.
He was trying to get out the broken door and finally got it open just as Daddy entered.
Katie's POV
I groaned after Lexie told me the story.
You lied to him?
Yes, I did.
Come on. We have to tell Daddy.
It was 9:10 and Alex arrived in the store.
But Josh wasn't with him.
He's here.
Who's here?
He's here.
A detective. Lexie stated.
His eyes widened.
My twin sister, Danielle entered the store.
Why the hell's Kevin holding a gun to his head?
Because he's an idiot. Alex replied.
My head started spinning.
ERIN! Dani yelled.
Her name isn't Erin, it's Katie. Lexie stated.
Dani, don't let him kill himself.
I then felt myself faint.