Chapter 109

“Would seem that way. Since we’re solving a mystery, do you think—”

“Yeah, yeah.” With very little thought, she changed her outfit to an orange, oversized shirt with a red bikini bottom. “Happy?”

Mike nodded. “Classic look with a beach aesthetic. I approve.”

She couldn’t help but grin. “Okay, let’s see what we can do about the settings.” Reaching out her hand, she opened up a panel in midair filled with sliding switches. She pulled one down slowly, causing the sounds of the ocean to diminish. A ripple went out across the memory and she waited.

“Very fragile in here,” Mike remarked.

Lily didn’t respond. She waited for the memory to stabilize, then finished muting the ocean. Putting her hand on another slider, she turned the volume up on the dialogue.

“Do you really think he can help us?” Deacon’s wife tilted her head to one side. “It’s not that I doubt you or my faith, but the Bible warns us about those who bear false promises.”

Deacon chuckl