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“Of course there is some information, woman,” Stephen
scoffed. “Reynolds isn’t an idiot nor is he a monster. It’s not
like he’s got a little zoo over there. Social services will
investigate and report to the court, the court will issue an
order, and we will be given your mum’s records. That’s all we
want – unless you’ve decided to help little Amelia investigate
all those dead folks.”
Josie shook her head. “No, but when we get to court I want
to know everything so Ha Kuna House doesn’t drive the
narrative. If we could locate even one other family who
wanted information that would give us leverage.”
“Agreed.” Stephen pulled a face. “Aolani made the coffee
today. Poor girl. Quite challenged in the kitchen.” Stephen
added two teaspoons of sugar but still was not happy. “How
are you coming on your statement about little Hannah?”
“It’s coming along.”
Both of them knew that Hannah’s status as a runaway and
the threat of possible violence should she return to Hermosa
would not sit well with the court. Josie would leave it for as
long as she could.
“There are no death records in Hawaii for any of the people
who supposedly passed away at Ha Kuna House, by the way.
I’ve looked up all but three,” Josie changed the subject.
“That’s disconcerting. Make a note to ask Amelia
specifically which patients she asked Reynolds about,”
Stephen suggested.
Before Josie could answer her phone rang. She held up a
finger. Stephen waited patiently but listened closely as she
spoke. It did not sound like a good conversation.
“Has your man run off with another, then?” Stephen
inquired when she hung up.
“No. He saw one of Hannah’s drawings in the coffee shop
near where he’s staying,” Josie answered. “He’s going to hang
around and see if she comes back in.”