Mystery: The Coming Back: (Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Suspense Thriller Mystery) by James Kipling Page B
Authors: James Kipling
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sitting by his side.
Chapter 25
Lydia was distraught about losing her new job with the Douglass family. People might think it would be easier the second time around, but Lydia felt the same pain as before. Although, she understood the Douglass reaction, she still thought that they were acting illogically and making things even more complicated.
Stanley Douglass was not who he was claiming to be, that Lydia was sure about. The man she had been treating was not suffering from autism, was confident and intelligent, able to make logical decisions. He was lying when claiming to remember the past of Stanley and failing to remember some of the most important things.
Lydia was sorry for not being able to confront him about the playing of the piano. According to his files, Stanley was a very good pianist and loved spending his time playing classical pieces. The new Stanley had never spoken about music or approached the piano. Lydia had intended to ask him about it, but he had left the room before she could ask him about it. Stanley’s parents also refused to listen to her and now Lydia was facing the dilemma – drop the case or continue to work on the case against the wishes of everyone.
After taking a deep breath and pouring another cup of coffee, Lydia took out the Douglass files and checked up the information about Stanley and his life in the Florida State University. This was a lead she had not explored so far, so she decided to go and see for herself. The drive over to Tallahassee was not too long, but it gave Lydia enough time to rethink the situation again.
The university campus was welcoming and reminded her about the long years spent in a similar environment. She missed the excitement and the intellectual challenge of the place, but right now she had other worries. Stanley’s professors were all glad to hear about him and answer her questions. Everybody had been proud of his courage and educational strides, despite having a learning disability.
“Stanley had to study harder and longer than the other students, but that did not discourage him,” Professor Bruck was saying. “He was among the most promising students here and always had challenging questions to ask.”
“What about friends?” Lydia asked.
“Everybody was his friend in here,” he answered. “We were all glad to see how Stanley managed to win over even the most hard hearted.”
“How would you describe his character?”
“He was a sweet boy, who had a kind word for everyone and was always smiling.” Professor Bruck answered. “We even called him the Smiley face.”
“Was there someone he was particularly friendly with?”
“Yes, if I remember correctly, her name was Sarah and Stanley was madly in love with her. There was also his friend, but that boy was very different from Stanley. He was sad, even angry all the time and I suppose Stanley was the only one, who had enough patience to be his friend.”
Next, Lydia went to visit the dorm room, where Stanley lived during his time in the University. The place was well kept and the resident aid was also very kind and helpful. “Here are the records from ten years ago,” he said, pointing at the books.
“Thank you,” she answered and sat down to look through them.
It was not difficult to track down Stanley’s former roommate, John Rees, who, according to the phone records was still living in the area. The drive to John Rees home was a short one and thankfully, he was home, when Lydia rang the bell.
“Mr. Rees,” Lydia started. “Could you tell me what you remember about Stanley Douglass, your roommate in the University?”
“Stanley?” the young man smiled. “He was a great friend and even better roommate. I have always been a reserved man and I was afraid of going to the university. But, Stanley managed to make everything easier for me. He was always by my side and never let me feel alone or friendliness.”
“What did he love to do best?”
“Oh, he loved playing the
Chapter 25
Lydia was distraught about losing her new job with the Douglass family. People might think it would be easier the second time around, but Lydia felt the same pain as before. Although, she understood the Douglass reaction, she still thought that they were acting illogically and making things even more complicated.
Stanley Douglass was not who he was claiming to be, that Lydia was sure about. The man she had been treating was not suffering from autism, was confident and intelligent, able to make logical decisions. He was lying when claiming to remember the past of Stanley and failing to remember some of the most important things.
Lydia was sorry for not being able to confront him about the playing of the piano. According to his files, Stanley was a very good pianist and loved spending his time playing classical pieces. The new Stanley had never spoken about music or approached the piano. Lydia had intended to ask him about it, but he had left the room before she could ask him about it. Stanley’s parents also refused to listen to her and now Lydia was facing the dilemma – drop the case or continue to work on the case against the wishes of everyone.
After taking a deep breath and pouring another cup of coffee, Lydia took out the Douglass files and checked up the information about Stanley and his life in the Florida State University. This was a lead she had not explored so far, so she decided to go and see for herself. The drive over to Tallahassee was not too long, but it gave Lydia enough time to rethink the situation again.
The university campus was welcoming and reminded her about the long years spent in a similar environment. She missed the excitement and the intellectual challenge of the place, but right now she had other worries. Stanley’s professors were all glad to hear about him and answer her questions. Everybody had been proud of his courage and educational strides, despite having a learning disability.
“Stanley had to study harder and longer than the other students, but that did not discourage him,” Professor Bruck was saying. “He was among the most promising students here and always had challenging questions to ask.”
“What about friends?” Lydia asked.
“Everybody was his friend in here,” he answered. “We were all glad to see how Stanley managed to win over even the most hard hearted.”
“How would you describe his character?”
“He was a sweet boy, who had a kind word for everyone and was always smiling.” Professor Bruck answered. “We even called him the Smiley face.”
“Was there someone he was particularly friendly with?”
“Yes, if I remember correctly, her name was Sarah and Stanley was madly in love with her. There was also his friend, but that boy was very different from Stanley. He was sad, even angry all the time and I suppose Stanley was the only one, who had enough patience to be his friend.”
Next, Lydia went to visit the dorm room, where Stanley lived during his time in the University. The place was well kept and the resident aid was also very kind and helpful. “Here are the records from ten years ago,” he said, pointing at the books.
“Thank you,” she answered and sat down to look through them.
It was not difficult to track down Stanley’s former roommate, John Rees, who, according to the phone records was still living in the area. The drive to John Rees home was a short one and thankfully, he was home, when Lydia rang the bell.
“Mr. Rees,” Lydia started. “Could you tell me what you remember about Stanley Douglass, your roommate in the University?”
“Stanley?” the young man smiled. “He was a great friend and even better roommate. I have always been a reserved man and I was afraid of going to the university. But, Stanley managed to make everything easier for me. He was always by my side and never let me feel alone or friendliness.”
“What did he love to do best?”
“Oh, he loved playing the
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