Chapitre 39: Chapter 39

“Well… I’m not sure, actually. It’s just… I visited them last weekend and they mentioned how their favorite nurse had moved to Eau Claire and couldn’t stay with them, and I just heard that the company she worked with had some issues….” Now Pearl was wringing her hands, and before Mark had time to say anything, Francis cleared his throat.

“M’am, would you sit down for a moment? Tell Deputy Forrest and myself more about the situation. I’m Francis Archer, I’m a nurse. Maybe we can help?” Francis moved closer to Mark, giving Pearl space.

“Oh, thank you,” she breathed, looking charmed already. Mark couldn’t blame her.

She took a seat and Mark smiled at her. “Now, can you start from the beginning about this company?” he asked, ignoring his drinks for now.