Found With Murder by Jenn Vakey Page A

when she mentioned Katy.”
    “Newspaper article last month,” Rilynne interrupted.  “You'll notice she talked her way around it, not stating that Katy was pregnant, because she didn't know if she still was.  The nerves that she mentioned could either be from pregnancy or from being a first time mom with twins.”
    He nodded in an impressed sort of way.
    “People like that are good at saying just enough to let you come to your own conclusions,” she continued.  It was a skill she mastered herself at a young age.  “So what did she have to say about Kim?”
    “More of the same after you left,” he said.  “She avoided any direct questions, though she was adamant that Kim was safe and would remain that way.”
    “Of course she was,” Ben said.  He straightened the collar on his pale blue polo before walking toward them.  “No one would listen to her if she said otherwise.  Do you have any actual leads?”
    “We ran a check on all the names that were on the list and everyone came back clean.  There were a few misdemeanors here and there and one DWI charge, but nothing of relevance,” he stated.  “How did the interview with the biological father go?”
    With the sudden appearance of the psychic, Rilynne had completely forgotten about talking to Fore.  “Dead end.  He's a kid with no desire to be a parent.  He also confirmed that Kimberly Adams didn't have any other family.  At least none that he knew about.”
    “Well, it's getting pretty late,” Matthews said.  “I'm going to go home and check on Katy.”
    “Don't forget to stop by the store so you can ease Katy's nerves,” Rilynne joked.  Matthews laughed before his expression hardened.  “You're going to the store, aren't you?” she asked.
    Matthews let out a sigh before nodding and walking out the door.
    “He's really going to, isn't he?”  Ben asked, pulling Rilynne back into his arms.  Rilynne chuckled and dropped her head down against him.
    “We should probably head home, too,” Ben said.  “Marti is going to need out.  I haven't been able to swing by since lunch, and I'm guessing you haven't either.”
    Rilynne had completely forgotten about the puppy waiting for her at home.  Ben had gotten her a fluffy Siberian Husky puppy just a month before.  He said it was a pre-wedding gift, but she had a feeling he had ulterior motives.  A large dog would not only provide some protection at home, she’d also be able to take her out running with her when she was old enough.  He wasn't shy with his reservations about her out running alone, especially with how accident prone she was.
    “No, I haven't,” she said.  “I have a few more things to finish up, though, so why don't you go take care of her and I'll be just a few minutes behind.”
    “Are you sure?” he asked.  “I can wait.”
    “No, you go ahead,” she insisted.  “I'm sure she's already begging to be let out.  I won't be long.”
    Ben kissed her cheek and stood up.
    After watching him leave, Rilynne sat down at her desk.  The office had been full all day; it was almost unsettling how quiet it now was.  While it brought back the sense of dread and heartache she had been struggling to push away, quiet was exactly what she needed.
    She flipped through Kim's adoption paperwork, looking for anything that stood out.  After that, she made her way down the list Lori had given her.  Everyone who had come in contact with Kim was listed on it, including anyone who frequently passed the house like the mailman or delivery drivers.
    Rilynne started at the top of the list and worked her way down, name by name.  The pediatrician, his nurses, and the preschool staff were all easily cleared.  Each was either home with their families or already in bed.  None had any feelings coursing through them that led her to believe they had anything to do with Kim’s disappearance.
    While she did see disturbing scenes from one of the moms from the play date group, leaving her to