Chapter 9

A few days later, the Harts and the Angels were gathered in the office with Scott. Jonathan had one arm in a sling, and his good arm around Jennifer as they sat side by side on the couch. Freeway sat in Jennifer's lap, and Max and Jennifer's dad sat on the opposite couch. The Angels were scattered throughout the room in various chairs and stools. "Charlie, I can't tell you how grateful I am to your Angels for finding Jennifer. As a result, I am going to treat all of you to a cruise, on top of your fee."

The girls squealed. "That is very kind of you, Jonathan. I'm sure the girls will enjoy a cruise. I know just the one. The Pacific Princess runs from Los Angeles to Mazatlan. Captain Stubing is an old friend of mine, and he will treat you well."

"Mine too, Charlie. I also own stock in Princess Cruise Lines," Jonathan said.

"What will happen to Natalie, Charlie?" Jennifer asked. "She is such a poor, tortured soul. I didn't see any signs of her troubles back then. If I had, things might've been different."

"You can't blame yourself, Jennifer. Sometimes, things just happen, and they get out of control. Natalie will be in a mental hospital for a long time to come. Poor girl doesn't have any family, so her recovery will be much harder without someone to support her."

"The poor thing. She carried all of that hate inside of her for so long, and was so tormented by it. I want to go visit her."

"Darling, are you sure?" Jonathan asked.

"Yes, I am sure. And I want to help with her medical bills."

Jonathan was amazed at his wife's generosity and forgiving spirit. So was everyone else.

"That is very kind of you, Jennifer," Charlie said as everyone nodded agreement.

"That's my girl!" Mr. Edwards added. Jonathan placed a kiss on his wife's head as everyone around them smiled. Jonathan basked in his good fortune of having Jennifer returned to him.

The Angels passed around drinks to everyone.

Sarah raised her glass. "Here is to a successful end to our first case. May there be many more!"

"Here, here!" Everyone said as they raised their glasses.

The End.