This is the last chapter in our fictitious story called Secrets Under The Sizzle set in Treeville Ohio. Did you miss the previous chapters? You can find them here.
Once again, the sisters find themselves seated, engaged in conversation while sipping on steaming cups of tea. They reflect on the unexpected sequence of events that led them back to the charming hollow of Lily Well, their place of birth. The intervening years saw their husbands confined to jail. Even though Bob was not implicated for assisting in getting rid of the two dead bodies he is facing prior charges related to a 1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham theft. Jeff was charged with manslaughter, accessory to murder and other charges. He will be in for decades.
The sisters harbor no desire to reconnect with their husbands, Bob and Jeff, once they are released. Their decision is fueled by the sorrow stemming from Jeff’s impulsive actions that resulted in the deaths of Butch and Mario, as well as the revelation of Bob’s concealed criminal history. The sisters, realizing they missed the warning signs, now gaze toward the future.
Having returned to their hometown, they revel in the newfound happiness that eluded them during the dramatic events in Treeville. Their Peacock Tea House, a thriving and serene business, stands as a testament to their resilience. The inspiration for its name stems from a stained glass window initially commissioned for The Steak Place, which now proudly adorns their door in a neighboring large town, Pork Back Falls.
Following the unsettling discovery of Butch’s body in their kitchen, the sisters’ father, Paul, passes away. To their surprise, a significant inheritance awaits them, providing a welcome financial cushion after the loss of their restaurant. Despite being cleared of any wrongdoing by the police, the sisters decide to leave Treeville, realizing that even supposed friends in the small town had distanced themselves, revealing the unreliability of local gossip.
The location that once held the somber and haunting memory of Butch’s discovery in The Steak Place’s kitchen has undergone a striking metamorphosis. Now, in its stead, stands a vibrant sushi restaurant that also boasts a delightful selection of bubble tea.