Ch 35

Kerrie stood outside of Coreen's apartment with her bag of supplies. She was writing in a notebook quickly creating her own version of an exorcism. Henry stepped on the top step loudly as Kerrie let out a sigh. With a few quick movements Henry had the door opened and Kerrie went straight to Coreen's room. She gathered a few things for an alter that she couldn't get at a store and grabbed Coreen's Book of Shadows which she helped her make.

'Are you going to be ok with this? There is a priest I know-'

'Henry, don't worry about me. I have an old fashioned exorcism to use if mine doesn't work. I do have experience with exorcizing spirits, this will be a lot more work but I'm working on getting a few more witches to help me out.' Henry wasn't convinced but gave a slight nod.

'Are you going to tell Mike?' He asked as they walked towards his car.

'Of course. I want to know for sure and then I'll tell him. Right now it'll sound crazy, hey we're having a baby Astaroth told me.' Kerrie said forcing a smile.

'Are you hungry or anything?'

'Maybe we can order some pizza or something. I'm sure Danny will eat a whole pizza on his own.'

'So he's just a friend...'

'Of course, one of my best friends. As much as my mom wants to push otherwise nothing but friends. What about you and Vicki? Moving past the whole blood incident?' Henry shrugged.

'I'm trying but she broke my trust.'

'I agree with you but in her defense she thought it was the only way to save out.'

'Blood magick isn't something to take lightly.' Kerrie nodded. 'I only have ever used blood in a protection spell once. This spell to get Coreen out may require blood, just mine though.'

'How can you be so calm about this?'

'I guess it's not in my nature to get worked up about things. If I wasn't calm then I couldn't focus and save Coreen. Honestly I'm not a big fan of the church and if it's between me and a young priest who has never seen anything like this I'm her best chance.'

'The priest here has dealt with possession.' Kerrie frowned.

'Maybe, the only priest I ever met who had seen an honest Catholic exorcism is now well into his 80s and he saw it while finishing up in the seminary. I gave him a call while I was walking here. He is going to fax the traditional exorcism in Latin to the shop and the few witches who are willing to help are going to bring it and pick up the holy water.'

Henry didn't know what to say. For someone who left a hurried message on his phone earlier in the day Kerrie was remarkably calm and focused which he was glad for. He knew Vicki was just barely holding it together and somehow felt responsible that Coreen was in this position.

Danny was sitting on the couch getting questioned by Vicki. Kerrie was taking off her coat when she noticed Mike was on the phone in the kitchen.

'Well... I have everything I need. I called in a few favors and I'll have some back-up here shortly.'

'Will you be insulted if I go speak to Father Cascioli?' Henry asked.

'Go ahead, it'll be another hour or more before I can get started.'

'I'll go with you.' Vicki said pulling on her coat.

'Danny, why don't you order us some pizza while I start to get things set up.' Kerrie took the bags and started spreading things out on the floor making sure she had everything she needed.

'Can I help with anything?' Mike asked standing behind the couch.

'Umm... if you want to read off supplies for me.'

'Sure.' Kerrie handed him the list. 'Your trip was cut short.' He said taking a seat.

'Yea, it was pretty crappy anyway. Not a great vacation. My sister is dating Danny's best friend, Tony.' Danny let out a sigh.

'How long are you going to hate me for? Geese.' He mumbled playing with his phone.

'You should have told me, end of story.' Danny didn't reply.

'How is Coreen?' Mike asked watching Kerrie move things around.

'She's in there. He has a strong hold but-' Kerrie stopped as she felt her eyes fill up. 'Sorry.' She mumbled getting up and hurrying into the bathroom. Mike was going to question what happened when his phone rang again.

'I better get back to the station. I can't stall anymore.' He said heading to the door as he answered Crowley's call.

Kerrie emerged from the bathroom a few minutes later tears still streaming down her cheeks. She went to work silently putting the alter materials on the table and the spell materials on the floor underneath.