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about Andi's Denver rental. My heart stopped for a moment; the customer service rep explained the car was turned in early at the Denver airport, on Sunday morning, six days before.
The second call brought the biggest concern. The Holiday Inn said Andi's room still had her clothes and her reservation ran out five days ago. They packed her gear and ended her reservation yesterday.
I briefed Cyndie and then placed a third call. I made my own reservations with my travel agency for a round-trip to Denver, a rental car and a room at the Fort Collins Holiday Inn, leaving Monday morning. I really wanted to get out there as soon as possible. I thought of leaving the next day, Sunday, but decided against it at the last moment, because Iâd likely have more success finding people on a weekday and I wanted to first follow up on the few things we found here, in Philly.
I hung up and returned to the kitchen. I explained my tentative plan to Cyndie.
Cyn had a determined look on her face but didn't know what to say. âStevie, so who blackmailed Andi?â
âI think Colorado holds some clues.â
âI hope.â
âCyn, something is wrong with this whole story. Itâs too coincidental that Andi was about to file for divorce and then the Kimmel Center night happened. Robert beat her to the punch. How did he do that?â
âWhat do you mean?â
âHow did he know you guys were having an affair and that you would be at the Kimmel Center?â
Cyn responded, âWell, we werenât exactly discreet.â
âHow indiscreet were you?â
âWe were hugging and kissing inside and outside of work?â
âWho saw you?â
âLotâs of people. Red Sable, others, I donât know who.â
I thought a second and then asked her, âIs the tape in your bedroom the one that was sent to the Graysonâs home in Delaware?â
âI think so, it's a copy. Andi got it from Walter, her attorney.â
âDo you know who has seen the tape?â
Andi said clearly, âRobert, his attorney and your ex-witch Eve Simmons, the judge, her attorney, Andi, me and you have seen it. I don't know who else. Maybe others have in the judge's office.â
âCyn, something isnât right about this. But, let me ask a few questions about the Kimmel Center lounge. When I looked at the tape, I couldn't believe this was just a security camera. First, the quality is too good. Second, the camera is focused on the couch. How big was the room?â
âIt was like a big living room, maybe 15 feet by 25 feet.â
âWas there any other furniture inside the room?â
âYes, at least two side chairs and a few tables. Also, there was a bar or a front shelf area, with some stools too.â
âSee, I don't know why the camera would be focused on the couch. Wait a minute, where did you put your cat suit and g-string before you lied down?â
âI think it was on a side chair, why?â
âDo you remember afterwards, when you two sat up and got dressed? The camera followed you to that chair. I need to watch that part again.â
âStevie, you're right, I do remember that. But, what does that mean?â
âThe camera could have been controlled by someone. In other words, someone else was watching, moving the camera, and they followed you and Andi to the side chairs.â
âOh my God, Stevie!â
âI want to go to the Kimmel Center to check out that lounge. Would you be willing to come with me to walk through that night again?â
âSure, when would you like to go?â
âVery soon, okay?â
âYes.â Cyndie thought for a moment, and then said, âI need to call Walter Hines and let him know you're helping investigate the blackmailing. Iâll ask him about the will too.â
I replied, âSure, thatâs a good idea.â
âStevie, let's check out the Kimmel Center .â
I asked,