Chapter 1

It was a nice and clear summer morning, when Perry Mason parked his car and went toward his office. Just when he exited the elevator, he saw Paul standing in front of his office. He was reading a newspaper.

"Morning Paul", said Perry

"Hey Perry", answered Paul.

Just before Perry could enter his office, he heard Pauls voice behind him. He was smirking, "Nice work Perry. Like I see in the newspaper you surprised Burger properly, when you publicised the facts". Perry smiled to himself. Yes, yesteday was again a day, when Perry Mason had won another, one of his many cases.

He entered and greeted Gertie, who was sitting behind her table. "Morning Gertie, is Della here?"

"Morning Mr. Mason, yes Della should be there"

"Thank you, Gertie", answered Mason and went into his office.

Inside the office he went toward his table. Just when he had sit down, he heard steps. Door opened and Della Sreet dropped in.

"Morning Perry. I just brought a newspaper"

"Morning Della. Gertie told me, that you are here"
"I used a rearward stair. It's quicker", answered Della, smiling.

Mason smiled also. "So, whats new in newspaper?"

"Ah, usual.", answered Della smiling, "Perry Mason won another trial...blah, blah, blah"

"Right, Paul told me, when I came. I saw him in the corridor. But what are we doing today?" asked Mason smiling.

"As surprinsing as it is, our daily routine is empty" answered Della, laughing.

Mason raised up and walked toward Della. "Then I guess, we have to tkink quickly, what to do" said Mason.

"I think, you should rest. You haven't eaten or sleep 3 days", said Della concerned.

"Hmm. So, how about going to eat someplace nice?" asked Mason, and but his arms on Dellas shoulders.

"I think, it is a very good idea", answered Della and put her arms in turn on Masons shoulders.

"But I think food can waite", said Mason and kissed Della lightly on lips.

"Perry" said Della quietly. "I don't think, it's a good idea. I mean Gertie is right here".

"You think?" He planted a new kiss on her lips. "Gertie won't come, until I aske her to come" answered Mason and kissed Della again.

At the same time was Gertie in the ante-room, behind her table and did some paperwork. "Funny...I am sure, that I heard Mr. Mason saying my name. Why didn't he called, when he wanted me there?" thought Gertie and rose. She quietly opened the office door and was ready to say "yes Mr. Mason" when she saw Mason holding his arms around Della and kissing her passionately. Dellas armes was around his neck. They even didn't noticed, that Gertie has opened the door. First Gertie was surprised, but then she smiled to herself and closed the door. Going toward her desk she thought to herself "I have always known, that there is something special between these two".

Soon the officedoor opened and Perry Mason and Della Street came out. Della was grinning.

"Gertie, please tell everybody, who call today, that they must call again tomorrow. I and Ms. Street are taking a day off", said Mason and walked with Della toward the door.

"As you wish, Mr. Mason", said Gertie grinning.