Chapter 48

The desk phone rang and Jacob picked it up. “Promise of Hope Shelter. This is Jacob Baumgardner.”

He listened in growing amazement to what the caller had to say, then hung up and told Garrett the news.

“That was Cindy Place from KCDC, the reporter who interviewed me. You’re not going to believe this. She said that after the two stories—the one about the picketing and the latest one about the blackmail and shooting—the station started receiving calls about donations. So they want to help us raise funds in time for the grand opening. She’s coming by around two today.”

Garrett rose, a smile spreading across his face. “That’s incredible!”

“And she said she was bringing over a surprise, too.” Excited, Jacob jumped up from his chair. “I’ve got to tell Luka.”

Garrett followed him down the stairs and into the kitchen.

“Is now a good time?” Jacob asked, his gaze darting from Luka to Mike.

Luka nodded. “We’re done. Mike’s going to look into what we talked about.”