The Full Cup of Murder: Cozy Murder Mystery (Full Cup Mysteries Book 1) by Ruby Jones Read Free Book Online Page B

town.”
    “Ummm…yes, of course it is. Whenever we lose a young person who contributes so much to the community it is a town’s loss.” He shifted on his feet. I had never seen Riley Malanta look so uncomfortable. I looked over at Jason who was noticing too. Shanna was blind to it as she rambled on about some of the town gossip. “Shanna, we should go dear.”
    “Oh. Yes, yes Riley, you are right and Alison should get some rest. I am going to come in here free of charge when they get ready to discharge you and do your hair and get you feeling good about yourself again Alison.” She hugged me.
    “Thank you Shanna. “ They left and I looked at Jason. “Oh he has something to do with it. I have no doubt.”
    “Yes.” Jason agreed. “I don’t think he did anything I think he hired someone. He did not seem to really understand a lot of what was being said. I need to go call Linden and Holbrook.” He stood up. “Are you going to be ok?”
    “Go ahead.” Jason had been a great buffer between the FBI and I. Dr. Burns wanted me to stay completely de-stressed so Jason has been handling informing them of everything and bringing me back information as well.
     

Building All Over Again
    Over the next few days, they removed the torso cast. I had a hard time breathing but it felt so good to get all of that pressure off of my chest.  They brought in a breathing machine for me, which helped a lot. It actually made me tired just to breathe. They brought a physical therapist in as well but I still was not moving well.
    The case was somewhat stagnant. There was a shipment of heroin found on the beach two days ago. They are not sure who was even involved in it but it still caused a ruckus in town. I also had heard that Reese left town as well.  Lisa and Jim were running the Full Cup and doing so well with it. It felt so good to know my business was in good hands. My house had been cleaned thanks to Jason who brought a professional service in to clean it. I had decided to move in with Jason for a while and rent the house.
    The day came when I was finally being discharged. Shanna had kept her promise and had left about an hour ago. She did get my hair looking beautiful. I nearly felt beautiful. Jason was running a few errands and getting everything ready for my arrival at his house. He wanted to call it our house but I just was not ready for that. Jenna was with me now. She had bought me this beautiful outfit that fit nice and loose on me but I liked it too. It would be awhile before I was going to fit into my jeans.
    “Are you ready?” Jason came in wheeling in a wheel chair with two heart balloons tied to the handles in the shape of hearts one red and one pink. In the seat, itself was three dozen mixed red, yellow and pink sweetheart roses.
    “Aww” Jenna sighed. Jason came to me and I stood up slowly.
    “Thank you.” I said with tears in my eyes. How I was lucky enough to have this man come into my life at such a low point and bring me such pleasure and happiness, I did not know. We got me adjusted. Roses in my lap and Jenna pushing me. Jason grabbed the box that was filled with everything I had accumulated while in the hospital. My whole wall was nearly covered with cards from people from town. As they wheeled me out of the hospital everyone was coming up and wishing me luck. My whole body was filled with anxiety but when I looked at Jason and saw his reassuring face I knew I would be ok. We arrived at Jason’s house. Lisa and Jim where there and a few of my fill in workers. It was so sweet. It was nice to just relax with my friends. They filled me in on the happenings at work. I really missed my life the way it was. Then I looked at Jason. Would we had still been if my life was still normal?
    People left and Jason wheeled me into the house and I was settled on the couch. He set the box of stuff from the hospital on the coffee table so I started to go through it while he was fixing us something to eat. I found my