by Diana Orgain | Mar 31, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter one? From Motherhood is Murder Chapter Two Outreach I waved my cell phone around, counting bars as I moved from window to window. I had five bars showing until I hit the first number on the keypad, then three bars disappeared. Most of the passengers were now lingering in the lounge area. The captain had announced that we would be further delayed and compli‐ mentary hot beverages would be served. Jim was in line getting me a hot coffee, while I frantically tried to reach my mother, who was babysitting for us. I moved away from the windows, still focused on the phone, and slammed directly into Nick Dowling, the San Francisco Medical Examiner. “Mrs. Connolly! What a coincidence.” I swallowed the lump in my throat. If Nick was here, it couldn’t be good news for Helene. “Mr. Dowling. Don’t tell me Helene is . . .” Nick brushed his bangs off his forehead. “Well, I’m not supposed to tell you anything. You know that, Kate.” After giving birth to Laurie just a few short weeks ago, I’d been dragged into a murder investigation. Well, maybe “dragged” wasn’t the right word. I had launched a fledgling private investigation busi‐ ness. Maybe “launched” wasn’t the right word either. I had solved a missing person’s case, and two murders. Yes, I had solved it. I’d also met the medical examiner. The ME is called to a scene only when a death has occurred. I closed my eyes and bowed my head. I felt Nick’s hand on my elbow. “I’m sorry, Kate. Were you close?” I shook...
