Chapter 4
Summary: Finally, the investigation is advancing a little more. And Richard and Camille can't help but feel more uneasy ...
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´Sabrina, it´s enough! You see ghosts where there are none, believe me.´ Alex was arguing with his wife again.
´You´ve been traveling a lot lately, always with your team and especially with Olga, your efficient secretary, always available´
The Stephen's were arguing again, though lately more frequently than usual. Sabrina had always been a little jealous, and she didn't handle the separation well either. Also, they didn't have a fixed home yet, so he struggled at first to find something more stable. But Sabrina always objected.
´You and I are no longer happy, Sabrina´ Alex said.
´I used to think we were before. You seem to be more comfortable in your work than with me´ (´Especially with Olga´) she thought.
He was still walking around the room, then he looked up and replied ´You know that wasn´t my intention. I don't understand why you have almost never trusted me´
´Maybe you're right, I see ghosts where there are none´ she tried to settle the discussion.
With that said, she got up and prepared to start doing what she had already planned and pending that day.
´Well´ he said, puzzled by the sudden submission of his wife, ´I am glad to see that, for once, you seem to see reason. I am leaving, I am already late. I hope that these discussions are not repeated much more, for the good of both´
´Ah, don't doubt that! As you say, for the good of both of us´ she replied
´Besides, I don't want to be the talk of the neighbors´
While the situation seemed less tense, it was certainly far from the best. And they both knew it.
He picked up his suitcases and tried to kiss her, but at her serious gesture, he sighed and left.
All this happened with the window open, (it was too hot, as Richard Poole would be happy to point out) and, as always, they had witnesses.
After a relatively quiet weekend, everyone returns to work on Monday with fresh energy.
Sergeant Best updates Richard and Camille.
´I'm afraid we haven't been able to get much more out of it. The only thing worth noting is that Mrs. Murray has been an ´involuntary´ witness to a discussion among the Stephen. Although it seems that it is not the first. But I still don´t see if that is important or no or if it has something to do with trespassing even. I don't think so. It seems to me that this matter is not one of the most important when compared to others of the same style.´
´Yes, but what were they looking for in that house? It´s too silly and it´s this kind of nonsense that worries me the most´ Richard replied, looking thoughtful.
Camille was looking at him worriedly. She knew her husband's intuition (as much as the ´intuition´ bothered him, he preferred to call it experience).
The rest of the morning was spent writing down what they had found out and finishing with the paperwork, not forgetting the usual patrols by the Market and by the Port of Fidel and Dwayne. Another day that ended without any notable news.
´If Mrs. Murray hadn't insisted on being so ´nice´,´ Sabrina thought. ´She has complicated my life more than I already have´
Now she would have to get it again, and they had already looked at her suspiciously the first time.
´But it's worth it, he deserves this and much more´ she said angrily.
Her mind was clouded (a long time ago).
Richard is in a meeting organized by the Commissioner. The objective is none other than to promote tourism on the island and Richard represents the security of the island. He´s of the opinion that his assistance isn´t necessary, but what he doesn´t know is that the Commissioner is ´evaluating´ him to see him in the still very distant future but probable as Commissioner once he retires.
´Inspector, do you have any ideas?´ asks the Commissioner.
Richard realizes that he has been silent for too long. Let go of a mental curse.
´No, no, not at all. I'm afraid not. I think you all do an excellent job.´
´And you too, Inspector. Along with your team.´ He adds upon seeing Richard's gaze. ´That's why you're here. I know you´re carrying a little case now. Can you tell us something?´
The rest of the gathering notes with relief that attention is now focused on the Inspector.
"Well, I have to say that fortunately there have been no victims to regret. Although, on the other hand, there is something that doesn´t fit and that worries me. But it may not be anything, after all,´ says Richard thoughtfully.
´I really doubt it,´ replies the Commissioner, recalling the case of the Cosmetic Surgery Center some year back in time. ´Well,´ he says, making everyone gathered jump. ´I think we have done a good job today. I hope it will be put into practice in the same way.´
Everyone says goodbye and Richard Poole lets out a sigh of disguised relief. Then he goes to the Station. He wants to go back over it all and see if he sees something new that could have escaped him.
Camille is sitting at her table finishing some reports and Fidel is reviewing the contents of a bag that Mrs. Murray gave her. As he goes to take out a small toy from the dog, a small capsule falls to the ground, attracting his attention. Richard steps forward and is already examining it.
´What´s this, Fidel?´
´I don't know, sir. I haven't seen it before. It was hidden inside Toby's toy, I mean, Mrs. Murray's dog,´ explains Fidel.
´Good. Interesting. Send it to Guadalupe for analysis. And quickly. Sometimes I think there´s something hidden behind this whole thing that I don´t like at all. Ah! And since we are, from now on I don´t want that no one discusses anything about the case with anyone.´
´Do you think it's important, Richard?´ Camille says thinking of the children.
´I'm afraid so´. Richard answers thinking about the possible content of the capsule. ´By the way, Dwayne, Fidel, I want you to talk to Mrs. Murray about this capsule again´ (Fidel takes a photo with his mobile) ´to see if she identifies it´
´Okay, sir,´ Dwayne replies as he gets up to accompany Fidel. ´Right now´ He was already wanting to do something, he doesn't really like being pinned to a table.