Carole felt a twinge of frustration but knew Joanne had a point. The last thing they needed was to escalate the situation without being absolutely sure. “Okay,” Carole agreed reluctantly, “watching and waiting it is. But I’m telling you, there’s something off here.”
Joanne gave her a sympathetic look. “I believe you, Carole. But we have to play this smart. We can keep an eye on them, and if things seem to get worse or if we notice anything else suspicious, we’ll figure out our next step then.”