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calm voice.
    “By all means, it's not like I am doing anything important right now.” He announced while a deputy chuckled at his witty remark.
    “You're right, the only important thing you are doing is messing up the crime scene.” Crossing her arms to emphasis her point.
    “Crime scene?” He chuckled, “This is a heart attack.”
    “Shouldn't the coroner decide that?” She asked hotly.
    “When he gets here, I'm sure that he will come to the same conclusion as the professionals.” Another chuckle erupted from the deputy standing behind the Sheriff.
    “Well then, when a professional arrives I will share my information with him then.” Margaret huffed.
    “Look...Lady, I understand that your husband used to be the coroner, but until you get your medical degree don't tell me how to do my job.” Before Margaret could comment on the Sheriff's rude remark a voice interrupted their conversation.
    “Sorry, it took so long, Sheriff.” Everyone turned and to Amanda's surprise there standing in front of her was the most annoying man she had ever met. Margaret's voice interrupted her thoughts. “Oh look, the professional has arrived.” She smiled sweetly at the Sheriff before continuing. “Dr Winters after you have made your assessment. I would like a word.” Sheriff Thomas made a growling noise and turned to walk away.
    Jonah looked from Margaret to the Sheriff in confusion and politely said. “Sure thing, Mrs. Blakemore.” Barely glancing at Amanda he walked over to where the body was and went straight to work.
    Watching Jonah as he worked she wondered how her life had managed to spin so far out of control. First, her husband had an affair with her boss and she runs away to a small town with no job or money.  Second, she makes a total idiot out of herself in front of one of the most annoying human being on the face of the planet. Finally, a murder that she just happened to stumble onto. Her life is turning out to be  just like a bad movie. Nana could be wrong she told herself. Maybe this was simply just natural causes and her grandmother was jumping to conclusions, but judging by the determined look on her face Amanda doubted that.
    The Sheriff hovered as Jonah did his work. Finally he stood and pulling his rubber gloves from his hands saying. “You can bag the body now.”
    The Sheriff nodded to his deputies and looked at Jonah and asked. “What do you think?” Margaret stepped forward to hear better and Amanda followed. “I can't be sure until I do an autopsy.” Rubbing his hand over his face. 
    “Looks to me like that won't be necessary.” Sheriff Thomas interjected. “She's an older lady probably just a heart attack.”
    “You might be right......but I am very curious what the toxicology screen is going to say.” He looked at the Sheriff and said “I'm not releasing the body until I complete a full autopsy.
    “The family is not going to be happy.” Sheriff Thomas said scratching his chin.
    “They will be even more unhappy if this is a murder and we let the killer go free.” Jonah countered giving his a meaningful look.  
    “I think your overreacting Doc. The Sheriff pressed.
    “I don't!” Margaret chimed in. “I think he's made the right decision.”
    The Sheriff huffed. “Your call.... but let me just say I don't like it one bit.”
    “No one likes murder, Sheriff.” Margaret replied.
    “Let's hope that I'm wrong.” Jonah sighed giving the Sheriff a weak smile and patting him on the back as he walked away.
    Margaret asked, “But you don't think you're wrong do you?”
    “No I don't.” Shaking his head he answered. “But the official comment is no comment.” He shrugged giving her a weak smile.  
    “That's so sad” Amanda said looking at the spot where the body was previously laying. “Sure she was bossy, demanding, and thought she was better than everyone else, but that's no reason for anyone to kill her.” Turning she could see Jonah with a smile on his face and