Chapter 42

Judy examined the well-sealed tomatoes in their transparent pack. They looked perfect and their freshness was evident. Every ingredient must be perfect. She thought. She placed some vegetables in her shopping basket alongside a salmon and some spices. She ensured she left the grocery store after getting everything she will be needing. She carefully selected the ingredients paying attention to their freshness and she checked the expiry date of the packaged items she bought. She had never been so cautious while shopping until now.

“Good morning,” she greeted Frankie after he had opened the door for her. His attention quickly drifted to the plastic bags she held.

“If you won’t let me in, then help me at least,” she told him with a smile and Frankie quickly collected the bags from her. They got to the kitchen and Frankie was soon placing the things in order.

“I’ll take it from here Frankie,” Judy said. Frankie stood staring in confusion without uttering a word to her.<