The dark, empty house set off no alarms in the young man's mind. Instead of looking around for Laci, he had a casual snack, washed some clothes, and took a shower. Were these the actions of a father-to-be with a seriously pregnant wife who should have been home to greet him?Before he could describe his call to Sharon Rocha, the investigators asked Scott about his overall relationship with Laci. It was good, he responded. The couple never shouted at each other or fought. They were both in good physical health. Laci took only prenatal pills; neither had any medical problems or history of mental illness. They lived on a budget and saved money by eating most meals at home. The local Barnes & Noble bookstore was a favorite haunt. Just two weekends before his wife's disappearance, the couple had stopped there to buy children's books for their unborn son.While Scott took care of finances and paid the household bills, Laci was a "good money manager." She didn't make extravagant purchases. He added that she was pleased he'd bought the boat and become a member of the Del Rio Country Club.When Scott laid out the family finances, however, the picture was one of a couple living from paycheck to paycheck.
