What If…?: Part Three
By Christy Maguire
'What a day.' Cory said as she took refuge in Tony's living room a few weeks later. They were all still shocked at the day's events. Tony had received a call that morning from Jessie's doctor saying that she was pregnant then after a day's worrying received another call saying that it was a mix up and that she wasn't pregnant after all.
Chris had also taken the day off to go shopping for wedding dresses with Linda when the boutique was held up and a saleslady was shot and killed. Chris and Linda had managed to escape unscathed except for some very bad flashbacks.
Victor and Linda were at Rosa's getting a little TLC. Chris and Tc had slipped away together and nobody knew where though where although all had their suspicions. Tony had asked Cory over to talk to Jessie about her 'sleeping' habits. However, the point of the conversation was lost somewhere between Chris's almost pregnancy and Cory's relationship with Doug.
Jessie had been grounded for three weeks, six days, 23 hours and 59 minutes when Erica called wanting Jessie to come to the party she was having.
'Pleeeeease Dad! I'm not grounded anymore!' She begged while Erica was laughing at her on the other end.
'Is Todd going to be there?' He asked.
'Of course.'
Cory grinned. 'I feel like going to a party tonight.'
Jesse's jaw dropped. 'No way Dad. She can't come.'
Cory pouted and pretended to look hurt.
'Alright.' Tony gave up. 'You can go but you'll be home by ten-thirty and if I found out that you and Todd had another romantic rendezvous you are going to be in serious trouble.'
'I'll be right over.' Jesse said to Erin and slammed the phone down in excitement.
She ran into her room and came out five minutes later. 'Thanks Dad, bye Cory.' She said and kissed Tony on the cheek before running out the door.
'Have you told her about her school holiday plans?' Cory asked Tony.
'Not yet. I didn't want to distract her from studying. She's got final exams next week.'
Cory made a face. 'I remember my final exams. I learned a semester of chemistry in one night.'
'Was that before or after you had your head shaved?' Tony had heard this from his daughter when Cory and Chris were looking her after when he went to get his new bike.
'Before actually. That's what the party was for, the finish of exams.' Cory gave him a less than subtle grin. 'I bet you studied all year for your finals.'
'Yes I did. I was very responsible.' He said and rolled his eyes.
Cory's mobile rang. 'Hi Doug; I'm at the lieutenant's place; well, I'm sorry, it's been a busy day; yeah okay, I'll see you soon. Bye.' She sighed. 'I forgot we had a date tonight and now he's jealous.'
'I don't know why.'
'Neither do I.' She said and got up to leave.
Tony showed her to the door. 'Goodnight Lieutenant. I hope Jesse doesn't give you too much trouble.' She said and walked to her car.
Palermo retreated inside wondering what next.
