Part 33
Alright, let's go back to the Sheriff's office. Wait, what's this?!?!!?Mayor Fleming: Just fine, Michael. And how are you feeling? I was told you were home recuperating from some illness - a psychologic ailment, I understand.
Mike: I've been home about a year on disability. But I'm feeling better now.
Mayor Fleming: That's good to hear. The Mrs. and I have been meaning to ask you and your mother over for dinner but, well, we've been having some problems lately. You know how it is.
Mike: I heard that you married Melissa Talbot. Sort of a May-September romance.
Mike: I'd like to talk to you about the recent murder.
Mayor Fleming: You mean Ms. Scanlon? What do you want to know about it? It was a terrible thing.
Mike: Rita was a friend of mine. Did you know her at all?
Mayor Fleming: Yes, but only slightly. Ms. Scanlon did some research for my re-election campaign. She seemed like a nice young woman.
Mike: How is the re-election campaign going?
Mayor Fleming: Well, we're just gearing up now. But the campaign fund from last time seems a little short. In fact, I'm heading to the courthouse to discuss the situation with my staff.
Mike: I sure would like to find out who killed her.
Mayor Fleming: We all would, Michael. I've asked some friends at the FBI to step in. I don't like the way Sheriff Butler's been handling this case. We need to resolve this affair quickly before it unravels our whole community.
Mike: The Sheriff suspects me of murdering Rita.
Mayor Fleming: You know, Michael, I probably shouldn't be talking with you until after the investigation is over. Anyway, I'm due at a meeting in the counrthouse, and...