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“Not really, and the hospital folks told Jenna to leave him alone for another twenty-four hours.”

“Where’s Verro?”

“I have no idea.”

“That’s not good.”

“I don’t know.”

“How many mysteries are going on here?”

“That’s a great question. I think they’re all tied together, except for Joey and Danielle. That one seems different than the others except that Danielle was part of your dad’s class.” Calloway rubbed his hand over his chin. “Your father should have talked to law enforcement back then, but I can’t find any record of him doing so, about anything.”

“We both know that that doesn’t mean he didn’t. The police back then were probably worse than they were before Verro.”

Calloway shook his head. “I’m meeting Graham later. Maybe he’ll have some new insight.”

“He was helpful today. I’m grateful to him.”

“Good to hear. I’m going to send him home, though. I thought there would be more for him to do here, but for the most part, he’s just searching and waiting for the next skeleton sculpture to appear. I’m sure he has plenty of other things to do.”

I nodded. “I get it. We need an ATV out here. Jenna mentioned that Verro has a motorbike, but an ATV would be better.”

“I’ll check the budget.”

“Hello?” a voice called from downstairs.

“Who’s that?” Calloway asked.

“Sonny.”

“Oh …? Oh!”

I held up my hand stop-sign style.

I led the way downstairs. Calloway had grabbed the box and carried it behind me. Sonny stood in the museum, looking more adorable than I remembered from the night before. I wished I’d showered already.

“Hi, Sheriff,” Sonny said when he saw Calloway. “Am I disturbing?”

“Not at all.” Calloway stepped around Sonny and made his way to the door. With a hand on the knob, he turned back to me. “I’ll call you tomorrow, Hazel.” He smiled at Sonny. “Have a good evening, kids.”

“Seriously?” I uttered.

“Thanks,” Sonny said simultaneously.

Once Calloway was gone. I looked at Sonny. “Hey.”

“Sorry if I surprised you. I’ve been trying to reach you. I got a little worried. Is it okay that I’m here?”

I nodded. “I guess I’ve been busy. I’ll tell you all about it. But first I need a shower. Give me a few minutes.”

“Will do.” He glanced around the room. “There’s plenty to see here.”

“There is. Don’t let it creep you out.”

“I’ll do my best.”

“There’s beer in the fridge too. Make yourself at home.”