Jim Taylor | COMPLETED

Chapter fourteen - "No longer a secret"

Watching the video closely, the doctor told the man to pause the clip. That was it. A strange red-headed entered sneakily to patient's room and left about 30 minutes later.

"That's Rachel," Peter said, voice shaking.

"Are you completely sure?".

"Of course I am. That's her. She is closer to us than ever. She's Rachel...".

Wilmette, Chicago. 17 days since Jim was found. The suspects are still in the wanted list. Main criminals - Michael Phillis and Rachel Calwood.

Sarah' mobile phone rang. It was his brother - Thomas.

"Hey, Thomas," Sarah was happy to see his brother giving her a call.

"Hi, Sarah. How are you?".

"We are doing okay. Jim is still at the hospital but gladly, his wounds are healing. But still..."

"Still what?".

"Doctor and others discovered his inability to walk. Jim has to be in the wheelchair for the rest of his life," Sarah sighed. "And his psychic isn't really fine,".

"Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. How are you coping? Have they found the bad guys already?".

"No. But we all know who are the main suspects,".

"Who then? Strangers or someone else you know?".

"Rachel Calwood and Michael Phillis,".

"Wait... Rachel?".

"Yeah, do you know her?" Sarah was confused.

"Actually, I do,".

"What? How? She is Peter's ex-wife,".

"Ex-wife? Like a real wife?".

"Yes. How do I not know you knew her?".

"Well... It's a long story, though. We met a couple of times. A year ago. I didn't know she was Peter's ex-wife...".

"Who are you talking to?" Peter entered the living room, where Sarah was talking to the phone.

"It's Thomas. I'll tell you later," Sarah whispered.

"I didn't realize it was a thing, Sarah. It happened a year ago. Relationships are my private thing. I thought no one could ever know about her until if we decided to marry,".

"Oh wow..." Sarah laughed.

"I thought she was a normal person, not a criminal, Sarah. I seriously didn't know. If I only knew...".

"How did you meet her?".

"Hmm... I don't remember clearly. Um, in the fair. A lot of different employers gathered together then. They wanted to hire a lot of people into their companies. Rachel was there, also. As an employer with her own project. I saw her as a beautiful woman. We started talking and... We met a couple of times. That's it,".

"And then?".

"Nothing special happened next. Yes, we dated for a couple of months. I made a contract with one company and then Rachel told me not to meet other people. But I had to. During different events. She became annoying. And I dumped her,".

"Just like what she did to Peter,".

Peter was listening to Sarah and didn't know what to think. What did Thomas know about Rachel or what was going on truly?

"Do you know where Rachel could be right now?" Sarah asked Thomas.

"No. We don't keep connection anymore. And I really don't want to. Since when I know now she is the main suspect in Jim's case,".

"I understand,".

"And the other guy? Michael... What,".

"Michael Phillis, yes. He is probably the one, who Rachel was working with. They two are still connected to each other. Peter has already called Michael and the police got his location. They are working on to get the guy,".

"Oh, okay. This woman knows how to surprise,":

"Yes, she does. If she ever contacts you, don't pick up the phone or let her in your house. Rachel is the master of manipulation," Sarah laughed.

"Of course. If the police catch her, let me know. I want to see her rotten in prison,".

"We have a deal. I have to hang up now. Peter is dying to hear what I'm going to tell him. See you, brother,".

"Please now, Sarah, explain to me what's going on here," Peter was confused.

"It was Thomas. And there's something I got to know,".

"Well?".

"Thomas and Rachel. Your little Rachel. They dated last year. It is surprising but it's no longer a secret," Sarah continued.