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especially to Carlotta. But according to Paul, she's crazy about her granddaughter."
    "Where'd you get the impression she's domineering toward the wife?"
    "Guess Carlotta dresses like a bombshell, and doesn't restrict Tiffany's dress code, which doesn't meet with grandma's approval. This I could see with my own eyes. You wouldn't believe this ten year old in her hip-hugger jeans, a belly button ring, a cropped top and make-up."
    Jennifer held the egg in midair, her eyes wide. “You're kidding. A ten year old wearing make-up with a belly button ring?"
    Hawkman nodded. “Yep. Saw her with my own eyes. She's a beautiful child, long brown hair, big saucy brown eyes, but definitely isn't ready for that type of dress. For crying out loud, she doesn't even have a waistline yet. But what I don't understand is, if dad or grandma don't approve, why do they let the girl get by with wearing these garbs when she's with them?"
    Jennifer sighed. “I think kids rule their parents nowadays."
    "I believe it.” He snuck a piece of bacon off the plate. “Today, I'm going to try and talk to Delia, then I'm going to see about finding these two clods that Tiffany said her mother brought home."
    "Do you suspect foul play?"
    "Hard to say. Not a word has been heard from the missing woman. It does make me suspicious. On the other hand, she could be with girlfriends, since her car is parked in the garage. But I didn't find a clue at the house indicating where she might have gone."
    "That's odd. Not letting anyone know where you're going. Especially, when you've got a child to worry about. You'd think she'd want to leave a number where she could be reached in case of an emergency. Surely she's got a cell phone."
    Hawkman snapped his fingers. “Good thinking. I forgot to ask Paul if she had one. Didn't notice a bill on her phone invoice, but sometimes those are separate. In fact, I'm going to call him as soon as we finish breakfast. It surprises me now when I think back on it, Tiffany didn't have one stuck to her ear either."
    Jennifer handed him a plate of food. “It seems most kids have one nowadays, regardless of their age."
    After breakfast, Hawkman gave Paul a call at work. When he hung up, he turned to Jennifer. “He said, Carlotta didn't have a cell phone as far as he knew, and she showed no interest in having a computer. Said she didn't want Tiffany discovering porn on the web."
    "Sounds like a mixed up woman if you ask me,” Jennifer said. “She lets her ten year old daughter wear far out clothes and make-up, yet doesn't want her to have a cell or computer. Quirky."
    "If you're sure you don't want me to go with you to the doctor, then I think I'll take off. See if I can catch Delia Ryan at home before Tiffany gets out of school."
    "Why don't you give her a call first?"
    "Sometimes a surprise interview gets better results."
    "That's true. I'll be anxious to hear what this grandma has to say."

CHAPTER FOUR
    Hawkman drove into an older area of town and slowed down, as he observed the lovely landscaped lawns. He finally spotted Delia Ryan's house sitting back from the road with a curved driveway that led to the attached garage, and continued to circle the full length of the front yard. Large trees shaded the roof and rose bushes guarded the front sidewalk and manicured lawn. Very striking he thought. Either Mrs. Ryan had a green thumb or an excellent gardener.
    In the center of the open two car garage sat a new large white Cadillac sedan. Looked like widow Ryan had a good supply of money. He parked in the street, climbed out, and straightened his jeans jacket, then made his way to the front door. When he pushed the doorbell, he could hear a strange minor melody of chimes echoing throughout the house.
    "Coming,” a voice called.
    When a woman opened the door, it took Hawkman a moment to speak. He didn't expect to be greeted by a tall, slender, tanned female dressed in a long white terry bathrobe with a towel wrapped around her head.
    "Uh,