Chapter 9:

The smell of bacon filled the house. Luke opened his eyes. "Is someone cooking? Please don't be Flora."

He got up out of bed and walked to the door. He opened the door and swiftly ran down the stairs.

"Good morning, Luke!" Flora possessed a broad smile.

"Good morning. You're up early." Luke responded.

Luke glanced over Flora's shoulder. He noticed Emmy was cooking breakfast.

"Good morning, my boy. Good to see your awake." Layton walked past, handing a clean plate to Emmy.

"You slept in long enough," Emmy stated.

"Hey! You sleep in a lot more than I do!" Luke said.

Emmy laughed at his response, "I see you still get worked up easily."

"I do not!" Luke crossed his arms.

Emmy gave an innocent look, while Flora laughed.

"So what's on the agenda for today?" Emmy asked.

"I thought we should head to the police department first. They might be able to lift finger prints off of the letter we found." Layton answered.

"That sounds good," Luke said.

"I agree!" Flora added happily.

"But we won't go anywhere until you eat something." Emmy said bluntly. "I didn't make this breakfast for nothing."

The group sat together to eat breakfast, exchanging stories of past adventures.

"Yes, is Inspector Chelmey in?" Layton asked.

"Not today. He's investigating in Bedford," the police officer answered. "I can tell him you stopped by. He should be back later this week."

"No, this is important. Is there someone else who can help us?" Layton asked.

The officer thought for a moment.

"I believe Inspector Rowland is in today."

"Can we speak with him then?" Luke piped in.

"Of course." The officer straightened up and turned around. "Right this way, please."

They walked down a hallway, passing many doors along the way. They passed Chelmey's office door.

'Hmmmm.' Layton thought. 'I don't believe I have been this far back before.'

They walked past six more doors and made a right turn. They continued down another hallway.

Luke began counting doors they passed. 'One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seve...'

"Here we are." The officer broke through Luke's thoughts. "Let me know if you need anything else." The officer walked away.

Layton lightly knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Well, chapter 9 is done! Chapter 10 will be up as soon as possible!