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herself. Just before Kim shared her theory aloud with Sam, the smoke alarm went off and the smell of burnt chocolate chip cookie dough flooded the kitchen. So, much for taking Sharon a tasty treat.
    “I cannot believe I never smelled them!”  Kim said to herself.
    “Hey, everything okay? I heard the alarm.” Sam rushed in the kitchen.
    “It’s fine; just burnt my first batch of cookies,” Kim explained.
    “I have never seen you burn cookies before,” Sam said, concerned. He pulled up his sleeves and went to throw away the burnt dough. “Here, let me do that,” Sam proposed, taking the baking tray to the sink to wash it.
    “I’m going to make a quick call,” Kim told Sam as she left the kitchen.
    “Hello detective. It’s Kim. I just wanted to let you know something about Jasmine.”
    Mulling was shocked to hear Kim’s voice; he couldn’t believe she’d called him. “Thanks for the call. I’m all ears,” Mulling said eagerly
    “In one of my meetings with Jasmine, she told me she was here to meet her family, primarily Mr. Stove. I don’t know how they are related. I was thinking the killer might be someone who would benefit from Jasmine’s death.”
    “That does sound very interesting; I’ll look into it,” Mulling said as he made notes of her every word. “Johnson, since you are on the phone, I want to personally apologize for the hell you endured while you were in jail. I should have dug deeper before we arrested you. I failed you, and I am sorry.”
    “I’m going to be honest; I am forever changed because of that experience, but I will try my best to forgive,” Kim said, bottling her rage.
     

Chapter 10
     
    After the home invasion, Stacy was glued to Sharon’s side.
    “Sharon, we will get through this together.” To properly recover from the attack, Sharon moved out of Huntington. She left with her family to Bayset, a neighboring town 55 miles away from Huntington. Stacy happily accompanied Sharon. “I don’t know why Kim didn’t come; this is just what we needed: some alone time with nature,” Stacy looked at the rolling hills, leading up to a steep mountain in Sharon’s backyard. The large trees provided shade during the humid days. The girls sat in the yard, sipping some amazing iced tea.
     
                  “How are your parents handling the news?” Stacy asked Sharon.
    “I didn’t tell them, I downplayed the incident so they wouldn’t get all worked up.”
    “You didn’t tell your parents?” Stacy hissed. “They need to know, Sharon! You need to tell them the truth!”
    “Keep your voice down; are you going to tell the entire town?”  Sharon replied.
    “Fine, but I still think you should tell them,” Stacy insisted.
    After a week in Bayset, Stacy decided to take a quick trip back home,
    making the two hour trek alone. When she arrived, she pulled her Chevy into the driveway, then stepped out to stretch her legs. What a day… I’m going to call the girls and put them on three way, Stacy thought as she walked toward the front door.
     
    “Hey, Kim and Sharon! I’m back!” Stacy said over the phone.
    “Finally! I felt so left out of the mix,” Kim explained to the girls.
    “Kim, that’s your own fault for not driving with us to Bayset,” Stacy replied.
    “So true, Kim,” Sharon added.
    “Yeah, guys, I feel so bad that I didn’t make the trip. Are you okay though, Sharon?” Kim asked.
    “I’m fine; I’m with family,” Sharon reassured the girls.
    “Where exactly are you, Stacy?” Kim asked.
    “I’m about to get in the house right now” Stacy informed the girls.
    “You should grab your stuff and crash at my house tonight; I miss you,” Kim said.
    “No. You have a fiancé to keep you company,” Stacy replied.
    “Well, I think we’re on the rocks right now.”
    “Kim, you need to forgive him! Sam loves you!”  
    “Easier said than done; I don’t know where to start,” Kim said sadly. She stiffened as she heard a commotion