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AS JIM GOT OUT OF THE car, Sam said: “I’ll going to make this investigation my number one priority. If Michael hadn’t gotten himself killed in ‘Nam I may have gotten myself in a mess like this. Believe me when I tell you that. Just be patient, please. These things take time, but we’ll find a way to get Peggy free. Do you have a phone?”
“No, sir. Just the one in the post office.”
“That’s okay. I’ll contact you through the Barkleys.”
“Good.”
“Have a nice visit. I’ll do what I can.”
“Thanks. That’s all I can ask.”
Jim was pleased to see Tommy as he walked into the jail. “Well, if it isn’t Mr. Coleman,” Tommy said: “Someone is really looking forward to seeing you.”
“Can I see her now?”
“Sure. Until three o’clock, then she has an appointment with the Doc.” Tommy then led Jim to Peggy’s cell. He picked up a chair: “You’ll need a chair this time because you must remain outside the cell. Sorry. Orders.”
“I understand. I’m just glad I can see her. Thanks much.”
He was met with a big smile from Peggy. As Tommy walked away he said: “No one will bother you two until 3 p.m. Be good.”
They hugged each other through the bars. Then Peggy wanted to know what he’d been doing.
“Have you gone back to work?”
“I’m not working yet, but I think I’ll start on Monday.”
“What have you been doing?”
“Trying to find a way to get you out.”
“Please don’t do anything foolish. I know you didn’t mean for me to be put in jail. The worst thing in the world would be for both of us to be locked up.”
“Don’t worry. You’re innocent and that’s all that matters. Mike has a state trooper friend that has volunteered to help us. It may take a while, but I’ve a good feeling he can help.”
“That would be nice, but don’t you take any chances.”
“I won’t.”
As the doctor came in, Tommy asked Jim to leave and told him he could come back the following Saturday. After thanking the guard and saying his goodbyes to Peggy, he decided he would again go see his old friend Nick. He couldn’t stand to be alone.
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