Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Angels. That privilege belongs to Aaron Spelling and Leonard Goldberg.

December 17, 2009

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December 14, 1978

Kris cast a glance at that calendar as she walked in the beach house. She took in a deep breath as she made her way through the rest of the house. She had dumped the mail on the table before she stepped out on the balcony, taking in the winter sea air.

The chill of Winter was in the air, even though it was still technically Fall. She stepped back inside rubbing her hands up and down her arms getting warm again. This was Kris Munroe's favourite time of the year; right before Christmas.

She made her way to the kitchen and set the kettle on for a hot cup of tea to help warm her. Shifting through the mail as she waited for the kettle she spotted one envelope that brought a smile to her face. Breaking the seal she pulled the letter out and sat down on the chair to read it. Getting to the end she wiped a small tear off her cheek and placed the letter on the table. Upon hearing the kettle, she pulled herself together and got up to take the kettle of the element. Sighing she then went to the phone dreading the soon to be argument that was about to occur.

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The next day Kris walked into the office ready for another day. The decorating she was going to do the night before forgotten as soon as she had read the letter that was still sitting on her kitchen table.

"Hi Kris." Bri spoke up to her from her spot on the couch.

"Hi Bri. Kelly not here yet?" she inquired as to the missing third Angel.

"She's running late." Sabrina answered then turned towards Bosley who had given a disapproving snort. "We know Bos. Time is Money."

"Charlie is going to call any minute now and you know how he likes to start on time." He looked over at Sabrina with his usual stare.

"Bos, she'll be here." Sabrina explained as she looked over at Kris with a reassuring smile.

At that the phone rang and Bosley looked towards Sabrina knowing Kelly wasn't there and Charlie was calling now. Hitting the button, "Hello Charlie."

"Hello Bosley, Angel's."

In unison Kris and Sabrina answered hello at the same time Kelly walked in the door and joined them.

Sabrina looked over her shoulder at Kelly and just smiled knowing how close her friend had just made it.

"Well Angels now that you are all here let's get down to business."

"Um Charlie. I thought we weren't going to take on anything new till after the New Year." Kris spoke as she looked at her friends and colleagues.

"I know Kris but this one came to me last night and I think it's something we need to look at. I know you all were looking forward to some time off for Christmas but if everything goes well we should have this wrapped up before Jill fly's in for Christmas." Kelly and Sabrina looked over at Kris and gave her a smile.

Kris looked at her friends and gave them a weak smile back, "What's the case Charlie?"

"Mission person Angel. Our client has hired us to find her sister. Seems she disappeared from the U of C campus last night and no one seems to know where she is."

"Could she have gone with friend somewhere?" Kelly suggested.

"Her sister doesn't think so. Seems they had made plans for the holiday's long time ago. She was supposed to fly in last night but she wasn't on the plane. She has called all her friends at school and everyone said she had gone home for the holidays."

"But she didn't get on the plane." Kelly finished his thoughts.

"Exactly Angel. Now we need to find her."

Kris sat and listened to Charlie as he talked to all three of them but her conversation on the phone from the night before flashed through her mind.

"So we start at U of C then Charlie?" Sabrina asked as she turned her head towards Kris.

"I was thinking just that Sabrina. And I want to send Kris up there first."

Kris was pulled from her thoughts at the mention of her name, "Me?"

"You went to U of C briefly. You know the campus better then anyone here Kris. She was a teacher there."

"I guess you're right Charlie". She got off the barstool and started for the door. "I'll head up there right away. I still have a few friends on campus."

"There's a ticket at the airport with your name on it. Be careful Angel."

Kelly and Sabrina watched their young friend walk from the room. before turning to each other. Something was distracting Kris they could both tell.

"Is everything ok Angels?" Charlie asked

"We're not sure Charlie." Sabrina answered as she looked again at the door then back to Kelly who just gave her a shrug.

There was silence for a few minutes. "Keep me up to date Angels. In the mean time Kelly I want to you look at our missing girls boyfriend. His name is Nicolas Kringle."

Kelly looked at Sabrina and them to the speaker box, "You're kidding right Charlie?"

"No Angel I'm afraid not. Bosley has everything you'll need Angel's lets just find her before Christmas. I hate to see a family separated over the holidays."

Sabrina and Kelly shared a look as Bosley disconnected the call.

Kelly leaned back in her chair as she stared out at the office door.

"What's on your mind Kel?" Sabrina looked at her friend who seemed deep in thought.

Kelly turned and looked at Bosley before meeting her friends gaze. I'm nit sure. Did Kris seem a little off to you/"

Sabrina looked at the door then to Kelly. "She was quieter then usual. But Kel I have to be honest. We've only really known her for just over three months."

"Maybe. I just got the feeling something was bothering her." she said as she looked back and forth between Bosley and Sabrina, "And I think Charlie did too."

Bosley looked at Kelly, "Maybe one of you should go with her to San Francisco." He suggested.

"Might be a good idea if her heads not into it. Jill will kill us if anything happens to her." Sabrina indicated.

"Well I have to track down Nicolas Kringle. So that leaves you for a trip to the Bay area." Kelly replied, "But I'll trade you." She suggested hoping.

"Not a chance friend. You track down Santa ad I'll go with Kris." Sabrina laughed as she got of the couch and started for the door. "Hey Kelly."

"Yeah?"

"Maybe take some kernels of corn with you. I hear reindeer really like that.": she laughed as she closed the door before the pillow that went sailing across the room reached her.

Kelly looked at Bosley and couldn't help by laugh at her predicament.