"Okay," said Phil thoughtfully as he got into the cruiser. He started up the engine and began driving towards Mary's house. Then a thought occurred to him. He was longing to stay with her, but he knew he'd be needed elsewhere soon. And so maybe someone else should.<br/><br/>"How about I get my sister Sue Ann to stay with you?" he asked. "Just for bit. Make sure you're okay. I've gotta get going on this case."Sue Ann was three years younger than Phil, but very steady, mature and low key. She was taking courses at the community college in Red Hills but was on a break, working retail a few days a week. She had big heart, and Phil knew she'd be more than happy to help out.<br/><br/>"What do you say, Mary?" he said. "Sue Ann hasn't seen you in a bit."<br/><br/>* * *<br/><br/>"I'll head on back," Lamar said, drinking down the rest of his milk. He ambled his way towards Clyde's office and knocked briefly before poking his head in.<br/><br/>"You heard about Sarah?" Lamar said. "Sheriff's holding a town meeting in twenty minutes."<br/><br/>Lamar's tone was quietly friendly, but then it always was. He was reserved because he liked to observe people and events and get a real sense of how things stood before taking any kind of action. He was friendly with a few folks like Clyde but not really close to anyone, it was simply his way.