Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise

The investigation into Gregory Park

left more questions than answers.

Sure, they found the boot prints,

but those same boot prints were sold

at every Walmart in the state.

It wasn't enough to close the case.

Not for me.

I couldn't shake the feeling

that whoever killed Tamika Collins

had walked this very path,

used the storm just like tonight to cover their tracks.

It hadn't rained in weeks,

not since before Tamika's untimely demise.

While the downpour destroyed

what was left of the footprints,

it revealed something else.

Stuck in the mud was a knife

covered in what looked like blood.

If this was the missing murder weapon,

it offered another clue to the killer's identity.

The knife had been used

for another purpose near the time of Tamika's death.

Chopping tomatoes.

Sorry, sorry.

Aunt Mitzi said the key would be under the mat.

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, I know.

Let's see, it's gotta be in here somewhere, right?

There you go, okay.

Where do you think Aunt Mitzi keeps the can opener, Bo?

I'll keep looking.

Oh.

Aunt Mitzi, perfect timing.

I was just looking for the can opener.

Oh, the drawer on the right.

Bo says thank you.

How's New Guinea, Aunt Mitzi?

That is beautiful.

It's 100 degrees and humid,

and the monkeys steal your food if you don't lock it up.

But I am having the time of my life.

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that.

You know, I've always wanted to be able to serve others,

and here I am in the middle of the jungle,

finally doing it.

I am so happy for you, Aunt Mitzi.

Oh, honey, I couldn't have done it without you.

I think maybe a change of scenery is what I needed.

I have a feeling that Sugarcreek is going to be

the perfect place to heal your heart.

Oh, Aunt Mitzi, I'm losing you.

What's your WiFi password?

Sorry, I don't have one.

I go to the cafe if I need internet.

Wait, you don't have internet?

No, and I've got plenty to do without it.

You'll see.

You are gonna be so busy enjoying the fresh air,

the scenery and the Amish cooking.

Well, I'm sure I will.

I just didn't expect to be living like the Amish.

Oh, remember I have television, sweetheart.

Okay, well, that's good.

Now, my dear friend Naomi will meet you in the morning

at the Swiss Miss.

Well, don't worry about a thing here.

Bo and I have it all under control.

I have no doubt that you do,

and I'll be praying for you.

Thank you, Aunt Mitzi.

I love you.

I love you too, Cheryl.

Bye.

Well,

looks like it's just you, me and the TV.

Ugh, it's so quiet.

How do you sleep like this?

At some point in our lives,

most of us have probably wanted to murder a math teacher.

It's a sick fantasy most would never act on

except when somebody did.

You must be Cheryl.

Naomi, hi.

Is this for me?

Yes, this is for the Swiss Miss.

I've never met an Amish person before.

Do you shake hands or?

We shake our feet.

Maemm.

Sorry.

First time for everything, I suppose.

This is my daughter, Esther.

- Hi. - She helps your aunt out

in the store several times a week.

Well, Esther, sounds like we're gonna be working together.

Come on, let's go show you around.

Will you take these?

So here we have homemade dolls,

and back here we have all the homemade jams and jellies,

apple butter, apple sauces.

We've got home goods,

homemade candles over there.

And in the back are all the homemade quilts.

I had no idea the Amish made all this.

Everything but cell phones.

You have no need for one.

Amish teenagers, still trying to figure it out.

Aren't we all?

Have you ever worked in a store before?

No, but I have a feeling I'll pick it up pretty quickly.

- Oh? - I work at a bank in Chicago.

Started as a teller, taking money, chatting with customers.

Sounds like it'll be pretty similar, right?

And your employer let you take off this long?

Well, I had some days that I hadn't used

and there were some extenuating circumstances,

but I won't bore you with that.

Anything else you think I should know?

I think that's it.

I will return at closing to get Esther

and best of luck.

Thanks.

Is there a price tag or?

That one is amazing.

Esther,

where's that store inventory again?

Esther, can you gimme a hand here?

Sorry, I'm busy.

Do you have this in another flavor?

Have this in hot pink?

Do you have this stuffed animal in a horse?

Um, no, no, that's it.

You okay, boss?

Wake me up next week.

You did pretty good for your first day.

And you win employee of the month.

I'm your only employee.

Hmm.

Come on, we gotta clean up before we leave.

Okay.

The deeper I went into the investigation,

the more I had the unsettling feeling

I wasn't alone.

Footsteps in the dark,

a shadow at the corner of my eye,

or worse,

someone watching.

Was it paranoia

or was the killer closing in on me?

At that moment, I knew I wasn't alone.

The killer was in the room.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

I'm just here to pick up Esther.

Levi.

Cheryl, this is Levi, my brother.

Levi, this is Cheryl.

She's Mitzi's niece.

She's taking care of the store while Mitzi's in New Guinea.

Pleased to meet you, Cheryl.

Looks like you're doing quite a job of guarding the place.

I am so sorry.

Guess I've been listening to too many true crime podcasts.

What's that?

It's when,

you know, it's actually kind of hard to explain.

You ready?

We're not done cleaning yet.

Oh, that's okay, go ahead.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

It's one of the perks of being employee of the month.

Thank you.

Bye Cheryl.

See you.

I'll see you next time.

Goodnight.

Definitely too much true crime.

Hey there.

Hi.

What exactly is a grand reopening?

Well, my grandparents started the Honeybee Cafe,

but now that it's mine,

I wanted a new look and a new name.

That makes sense.

Well, the place looks great.

Oh, thank you.

But we still have the same good food and coffee.

So are you from around here?

For now.

I'm running my aunt's store, the Swiss Miss,

while she's out of town.

You're Mitzi's niece?

Cheryl, right? - Yeah.

Oh, I've heard all about you, girly.

I'm Kathy Snyder.

Hey Twitch, meet Mitzi's niece, Cheryl.

Chief Twitchell.

Nice to meet you.

We're having a big party tomorrow night

and I would love for you to come.