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recommendation. And just for the record you should be careful too.” Grace grinned broadly now, “Women can be as dangerous as men.” With that she hopped out of the truck and went into the lobby.
    Kort watched her go thinking she had a point. Squinting out the window he noticed the rain was slowing. With that he headed back to the house.

Chapter 6
     
    Grace wiped her feet on the mat as she entered the lobby. Sandy looked up and smiled when she saw Grace. “How was the food?”
    “It smells pretty good but I decided I’d bring it back to my room when I saw the storm coming. I was impressed with the diner though. In fact, I like it so much I applied for a job.”
    Sandy raised her eyebrows questioningly. “Really? Planning on staying for a while?”
    Grace laughed. “I may have to stay a little while so I can get the car repaired. I don’t suppose you have extended stay rates?”
    Mandy shook her head regretfully, “No not really. But if you’re looking for a place close by I know where you can get a furnished apartment pretty cheaply.”
    “Within walking distance of the diner?” Grace asked hopefully.
    Sandy considered for a moment before nodding, “Yes. I could do it so I’m pretty sure you’d be able to. Why don’t I give you the leasing agent’s number and you can call and check it out?” As she wrote the number on a post-it note she continued, “My aunt is the agent and she lives right behind the apartments. Just tell her I gave you her number.”
    Smiling, Grace took the slip of paper. “I really appreciate it Sandy. You’ve been a life saver.”
    Now Sandy laughed. “I hope you still feel that way after you see the apartment. It’s not a palace. But it will do as a temporary solution.  If you decide you like Riddle you can always find a better place.”
    Grace smiled wryly and shook her head. “I doubt that will happen. I have some traveling left in me. But I do appreciate all your help. I think I’ll head upstairs and eat this food while it’s hot. I need to turn in pretty soon. I have an early morning.”
    “Do you need a wake up call?”
    After arranging for a call at 5:30 in the morning she went to her room longing for that comfortable king sized bed.
    Kicking off her shoes she scooted up on the bed and turned on the television. Taking her food from the bag she set it carefully on the end table. Flipping through channels she finally gave up and turned on the local news. Suddenly realizing how very hungry she was she practically gobbled down the burger and most of the fries before burping loudly. Drinking half of her ice water she leaned back against the headboard, feeling some of the tension begin to leave her body. She was just dozing off when a familiar name caught her attention and caused her to sit up and take notice.
    An attractive young newscaster continued the story. “Convicted killer Kort Eriksen was released from Eastern State Prison today. Convicted of manslaughter seven years ago in the death of his girlfriend Desiree Steele he served seven years of a twelve year sentence.” A photo of a sweet faced teenage girl flashed on the screen as the commentator continued, explaining the pair had been high school students. “Eriksen pleaded not guilty and has continually denied any involvement in the high school senior’s death.” A shot of a long haired, slender, and much shorter Kort Eriksen crossed the screen. A close up of his face showed a somewhat sullen looking boy.
    Grace stared at the television, mouth hanging open in stunned silence. After a moment she realized she was holding her breath. It exploded from her body in a whoosh. “Oh my goodness. He is a murderer.” She remembered the expression on his face when she was in the truck. Her mind was reeling. Jack at the diner seemed to like him well enough. How was that possible? If Kort was a murderer (oh my) why would Jack be so nice to him?
    Now her curiosity was aroused and she booted up her laptop to search for more