RESCUE ME

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It had been a few weeks since Anna told Clay about her family.  She hadn't seen him since but he had contacted her twice.  The connection was terrible and there was a lot of noise in the background. Anna didn't even want to guess where he was. She woke up in a cleaning mood.  Things were quiet at work this weekend so Anna decided she was not going in.  She looked at the clock and decided it wasn't too early to call her sister.

"Are you there Teresa?" Anna said as the machine beeped.

"Yeah I'm here. What's going on Pico?" Teresa asked her sister using her nickname.

"Not much.  Did the boys get the costumes I sent?" Anna asked.

"Yes and if you weren't always at work you would have gotten the call from them." Teresa said.

"Sorry for trying to make a successful career." Anna said defensively.

"Please, you could be more successful if you would work for me." Teresa said.

"We are not having this conversation again. Corporate law bores me. When I go back I want to do criminal again." Anna stated.

"You're right let's not have this conversation, that's not an option." Teresa said. "So what's new?"

"Not much." Anna said. "Are the boys there?"

"No Angelo took them to the park." Teresa said. "So meet anyone?"

"Not really, went out with this guy, nothing special." Anna said trying to sound casual.

"If it's nothing special, why did you mention it?" Teresa teased.

"Well you did ask." Anna said. "Hey I gotta go. I want to do a Ma cleaning today."

"Hmm he was nothing special." Teresa said. "And you're doing a Ma cleaning?"

"What? Just because you don't mind living in a mess doesn't mean I have to." Anna said.

"First of all, my house is clean thank you and second the only time you do a Ma cleaning is when you like a guy and you start getting all domesticated."

"Shut up Teresa." Anna laughed. "Kiss the boys for me.

"Protesting and changing the subject.  When do I get to meet him?" Teresa laughed.

"Good bye Teresa. I'll be over on the 31st." Anna said and hung up. 

Anna got up and changed into a t-shirt and sweats, she put her hair in a ponytail on top of her head and went to get her cleaning supplies together. As she washed the kitchen floor she realized her sister was right.  The only time she got in this type of cleaning mode was when she liked a guy. Lord, help her she would be cleaning forever; she really liked this one. After the kitchen she attacked the bathrooms and master bedroom.  She looked in the guest room and thought; no one uses this room and shut the door.  She looked around the living room and decided to dust.  First she changed the radio station from the talk radio that was on to an oldies station.

As she moved things from the mantle to the couch she started moving to the beat of the music. She dusted the bookcase and danced to Dusty Springfield. "…Cuz you started something, can't you see.  Ever since we met you've had a hold on me. It happens to be true; I only want to be with you..."

For the most part the cleaning was forgotten; she was having more fun dancing around and singing into the can of Pledge. She took a breath and decided to take the trash down stairs.  When she got back up stairs, Herman's Hermits were on. She started snapping her fingers and swinging her ponytail along with other parts of her.  "…Something tells me, I'm into something good." 

She was so preoccupied with her performance she didn't hear the knocking at her door.   The DJ announced the next song would be Fontella Bass' Rescue Me, the music started and Anna went to town…

Rescue me
Take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charms
'Cause I'm lonely
And I'm blue
I need you
And your love too
Come on and rescue me

Come on, baby, and rescue me
Come on, baby, and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely

Rescue me
Come on and take my heart
Take your love and conquer every part…

"Didn't think you were they type that needed rescuing." Clay said standing on the landing and smiling.

"Clay when did you get back and how long have you been standing there?" Anna said catching her breath.

"Since Herman's Hermits ended." Clay laughed.

"You could have said something." Anna smiled.

"Why? I liked the show." Clay said walking over.  

"So when did you get back?" Anna asked again.

"A few hours ago," Clay said taking off his jacket.

"Hey take off the vest too. You look so stuffy." Anna teased.

"Thanks." Clay smirked.

"So what's it been two, three weeks?" Anna asked.

"About that, what's new?" Clay asked.

"Just doin' my thing." Anna replied. "What about you?"

"Nothing really, I missed you." Clay said.

"You did?" Anna asked with a little girl smile. "I missed you too."

"Good to hear. Listen I can't stay long, but I wanted to see you. I have to leave on Monday." Clay said.

"Oh that sucks." Anna said.

"Nice language." Clay laughed. "I also won't be able to contact you while I'm gone."

"I understand. When will you be back?" Anna asked.

"I don't know. Hey tonight Harriet and Bud Roberts are having a Halloween party, do you want to go?" Clay asked.

"I wish I could.  My girlfriend asked me to watch her kids tonight." Anna replied. "Are you dressing up?"

"Yes, as Austin Powers." Clay said with a laugh.

"Really, I never would imagine you getting all dressed up." Anna laughed.

"Honestly before I probably wouldn't have.  I'm looking at things differently now." Clay said smiling.