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

and kind girl.” He dug his foot in the dirt.
    “Dan what is up dear?”
    “I owe you an apology Alison.”
    “Why” He held up his hand asking me to stop and listen.
    “Jason is right. I should have told you a long time ago about the Malanta’s and everything else. In those days’ police the police did all work. Not the FBI or civilians having to do what you did.”
    “I am fine “
    “That is not the point. You are not fine. I was told you were kidnapped, assaulted …” He got teary eyed. “Ray is now dead. He came to me that night telling me to tell you what was going on. He was so angry you were being involved and he was very worried you would be harmed. He was right.” I swallowed and hugged Dan.
    “It is ok. I am upset but Dan you know times change and the way things are done. You did what you felt was right at the time. You have always taken your career seriously. It is not your fault what any of those people did to me.”
    “It is.”
    “I would of never even know there was a hidden love and passion between Jason and I if none of this had happened.” I looked out over the water. “I don’t think the town will ever really recover from this though.”
    “No perhaps you are right. “ We both walked to his car. We hugged. “It is going to be nice to have to in the family Ali.” He hugged me again. “I will love having you as the granddaughter I never had.” He got in and drove away. I stood by my car watching him go. I looked out over the water. He was so right. It was time for the town to heal. For me to heal not just for me but for my family as well. Even though just about everyone was gone, the legacy of my family would always live on. Lisa and Jim were going to make a few changes but had decided to call the bar, Ali’s Full Cup. I was flattered and when I saw the sign go up, I could see Gram and Gramps smiling above. Suddenly I felt a little dizzy and sick. I put my head down a little and did not hear or see Jason pull up next to me.
    “Alison are you ok.” He jumped out of his truck.
    “Ya I think so”
    “Let me drive you to the hospital.” I did not argue. I felt terribly dizzy. About an hour later, Dr. Burns came out to talk to us.
    “Well everything has healed perfectly.” He told us. “Probably a few more weeks of therapy. Then I will see you once a month.” Jason and I looked at each other.
    “Once a month?” I asked.
    “What is going on Dr.?” Jason asked.
    “Well nothing…” as he looked up at us smiling. “Unless having a baby in nine months will be a problem.” A baby! Jason swept me up and we were both laughing and crying. Now I knew my new chapter was officially going to begin.