Chapter 54
"Okay Messer, what's going on?"
"Well... you know I have the court case coming up with the Monroe's. I thought it would look good if I had Airanna be Lucy's nanny. It will show the Monroe's that I'm capable of providing for Lucy in all areas. This is the perfect way to plea my case, and one less mark the Monroe's can use."
"Listen Danno, as much as I'm all or you winning, having Airanna may not be a good idea. Especially so soon after losing Lindsay. The Monroe's could just as easily say she was your lover, and you had her waiting in the wings. So much can go wrong with this idea, Danno. I just don't think it's right."
"You know what man? You worry to much. This is the best thing for my case and for Lucy. If you can't accept it, then leave."
"Listen to yourself, Danno. We've been best friends for years, please... just think about it before you act on it. Let it settle a few days, then decide if this is right for you, and Luce."
Hearing the phone ring, Danny answered it.
"Messer."
"Yes... good morning, we are looking for detetive Danny Messer. Is he available?"
"This is he, how can I help you?"
"My name is Sheriff Bourdue, we have need to inform you that the Monroe's were killed this morning in an early morning accident. It seems their breaks failed, causing them to smash head on, into the Courthouse building. Both died on scene."
Danny just listened, he wasn't sure what to say. This was all wrong. Nothing seemed right. First Lindsay, and now her parents.
"Um... okay. Thanks for letting me know. Is her family handling the arrangements?"
"They are, but they thought you should know."
"Thanks for letting me know, take care."
Hanging up the phone, Danny turned to Don.
"What is it Danno?"
"The Monroe's are dead. They were an accident this morning. Their breaks failed."
"What? What do you mean their breaks failed?"
"I don't know man. The Sheriff said their breaks failed, they crashed head first into the courthouse. He said they died on impact."
Don was more suspicious then ever. First Lindsay, and now her parents. This whole situation, just wasn't adding up."
"What are ya thinkin', Donnie?"
"I don't know yet, I gotta go. I'll see ya later, Danno."
Heading out the door, Don headed over to see Mac.
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Airanna had the last of her stuff packed, and ready to go. Locking up her apartment, she headed to the elevator, running into Don again.
"Oh... hey Don, you here to see Stella and Cayden?"
"No... Mac and Cayden. Stella's working again, due to Mac's back injury. Are you off to Danny's now?"
"Mhm... why, you look upset."
"Well... it may not be nessesary now, Danny just received news, that Lindsay's parents died this morning in an accident."
"Oh my... aww... Danny must be upset. He seems to be losing everyone around him. I should get over there."
Rushing by Don, she headed inside and pushed the down button. Walking towards Mac's apartment, Don seen the note and key left for the building manager. Taking out the key, he opened the door to her apartment, and looked inside. He had been looking for a new apartment, but the ones he looked at, were to expensive.
Looking in the bedroom, he noticed how large it was compared to the rest of the apartment, that was small. Checking the little bathroom, he noticed how clean it was, almost immaculate. Showing him that Airanna prided herself on perfection. Turning to leave, he caught a sniff of the air, a distinct smell of Hospital antiseptic.
Shrugging his shoulders, he headed back locking the door. Placing the key back up, he headed over to Mac's to see him and Cayden.
tbc...
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