Remington Steele Investigations
August 9th
Afternoon
Mildred sat at her desk manning the phones when the agency's door was pushed open and a teenager walked in. She was of avergae height and had long brown hair. She spun in a circle before her eyes finally settled on Mildred. Mildred noticed the girl had green eyes and freckles.
"Hi." the girl said sweetly.
"Hello." Mildred responded, "Can I help you?"
"Yes actucally. I'm looking for Laura Holt? Does she work here?" the girl asked approaching Mildred's desk so she didn't have to shout across the room.
"She does but she's in a meeting with a client at the moment. If you would like to wait..." Mildred trailed off noticing she didn't know the girls name.
"Kaylee." she said with a sad smile, "My names Kaylee."
"Okay Kaylee if you'd like to wait I may be able to squeeze you in when this client leaves." Mildred said indicating the mass of chairs and couches in one corner.
Kaylee slowly walked over and sat down. Out of the small back pack she was carrying she grabbed a notebook and some colored pencils. Mildred observed the girl as she drew. Her face was distorted in concentration and she seemed to be in a trance of sorts. When the phone rang it was as if the girl didn't even hear it.
About twenty minutes later Mr. Steeles office door opened and both he and Miss Holt walked out, "Now I assure you Mrs. Wentworth, the Remington Steele investigation agency will handle your case quickly and effectively." Laura said as they showed the client to the door.
As Laura turned she caught a glimpse of the girl sitting in the corner. She turned to Mildred with a confused look on her face. Mildred just motioned for Laura to come closer.
"Who is she?" Laura asked in a whisper.
"She said that her name is Kaylee. She came in here about twenty minutes ago asking for you." Mildred explained with a shrug.
"For me?" Laura asked. Mildred just repeated the statement. Laura shrugged and walkled over to sit next to the girl, "Kaylee?" Laura called. The girl did not look up from her drawing. Laura glanced over her shoudler and was very impressed. Kaylee was drawing a very deatailed tropical looking flower, "What are you drawing?"
Kaylee jumped a little as if she had just realized someone was there, "It's just a flower I designed. Nothing special." Kaylee said
"Well I think it looks very good." Laura said as she stared at the picture. Then she looked at the girl, "I'm Laura by the way."
Kaylee's eyes widened, "Oh uh hi...I'm Kaylee."
"Would you like to come to my office to talk Kaylee?" Laura asked sweetly. The girl simply nodded her head and packed her things. Laura walked the girl to her office with a quick glance at Steele and Mildred.
"What's that about?" Mr. Steele asked as he leaned against Mildred's desk.
"I don't know boss." Mildred admitted, "But she's a cute kid. I hope nothings wrong."
"Agreed." Remington said before retiring to his office.
~Laura's office~
"What can I help you with?" Laura asked. She sat behind her desk and indicated the seat across from her to Kaylee.
"Okay so umm my mom she just recently died." Kaylee said looking at the floor as a few tears sprang to her eyes.
"Kaylee I'm so sorry." Laura said honestly.
Kaylee looked up and gave her a watery smile, "She was sick for a long time. She's much better off now." she admitted, "Well I came here because my mom and dad had dated for awhile but they broke up before my mom knew she was pregnant." Kaylee explained, "She didn't think it was fair of her to call him back because she didn't want to force him to stay with her. It's just been me and mom."
"Would you like us to find your father? Is that why you're here?" Laura asked as she leaned forward. She felt awful for this poor girl.
"Not exactly." Kaylee said. Quickly she added, "Unless you'd want to. If you do that's fine."
"Okay Kaylee, I'm confused. Why did you come here?" Laura asked.
"I did some research on my dad," Kaylee admitted, "I found out he'd been married before he dated my mom and he had two children."
"Okay I am still confused..." Laura said.
"Well I'm only fifteen so I have to be a ward of the state unless I can find a family member to live with." Kaylee said.
"Like a sibling..." Laura said finally understanding where this was going, "I've got ya now."
"No I don't think you do..." Kaylee trailed off as she searched through her backpack. She pulled out a folder and handed it to Laura.
"What's this?" Laura asked as she waved the folder in the air.
"That is my birth certificate." Kaylee said, "I really think you should read it."
Laura raised an eyebrow but opened the folder.
"Okay. Kaylee Marie...Holt?" Laura asked her voice going up a few octaves.
"Keep going." Kaylee urged. She was sitting on the edge of her seat in anticipation.
Laura took a deep breath and steeled herself for what was to come, "Born on January 20th to Marie Downey and Matthew Holt." Laura stared wide eyed at the teenager sitting across from her. She wore a small, anxious smile on her face. "You're my sister?" Laura asked hesitantly.
"Surprise." Kaylee whispered.
"Holy shit." Laura said as she started to laugh.
"Are you okay?" Kaylee asked as she watched Laura.
"I'm just a little shell shocked." Laura admitted as she rounded the desk so she could sit next to Kaylee, "Where are you staying right now?"
"Well my social worker is waiting in a car outside. I asked to come talk to you myself so I could explain. I'm at a group home for now." Kaylee said as she stared at her shoes.
"Well we have to get that fixed immediately." Laura said crossing her arms, "Let's get your social worker up here so we can see about you coming home with me."
Kaylee's head whipped up and a huge smile over took her face, "Really?"
"Of course Kaylee." Laura said smiling too.
"Oh thank you!" Kaylee yelled wrapping her arms around her sister, "You are the best! Thank you so much."
"Your welcome." Laura said hugging her back. Neither sister knew that the other had tears in their eyes as well.
