The Search Begins
Thad’s mind was whirling with suspicion and confusion. His mother’s recipes were his first lead. He knew that his mother had always been proud of her culinary skills. Her recipe books were like a treasure trove of family traditions and secrets. That same afternoon, when he knew his mother would be out shopping, Thad drove over to her house.

He used the spare key she had given him for emergencies and let himself in. He felt a pang of guilt as he entered her kitchen, but his determination to uncover the truth outweighed his guilt.
