Frank swept Nancy off her feet in a big hug. "I can't believe this!" He said. "This is great news!"

Nancy smiled at him as he set her back down on the ground. "Not so fast, Frank." Nancy cautioned. "This doesn't mean he's off the hook."

"I know." Frank said. "But this is good. If they let him out on bail, then they can't possible believe he really had anything to do this."

"It was just because of his reputation." Nancy said.

"So, when will be get out?" Frank asked.

"Dad said that he'll drop him off at our hotel in about a half hour." Nancy said.

"So, we don't have time to search his room." Frank said, disappointed.

"Nope." Nancy said. "But hey, it's always there later. And I will help out with any crazy plan that you can possibly think of."

"I'll keep you on that one." Frank said.

Nancy put her arm through his. "Come on. Let's pick up something to eat. I bet he's hungry."

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Joe was so happy to be out of jail, even if it was for a short time. He knew that he needed to work fast if he planned to clear his name. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was somehow just an innocent bystander in this whole mess. While he knew he couldn't do much to help himself, he was glad that he had Nancy and Frank here.

Frank, he cringed inwardly. Joe was now going to have to face his brother and he wasn't sure how Frank would really react to him not wanting to talk to him first. But Frank was one to usually forgive things like that and he hoped it would prove true this time.

Carson pulled into the parking garage to avoid any confrontation by stray reporters who had been stationed at Joe's hotel. They quickly made their way to the 15th floor and knocked on the door of Frank and Nancy's room, 1515.

Joe heard commotion on the other side of the door and eventually the slide of the chain to the door. Nancy beamed at him when she opened up the door.

"So, how does it feel to be free?" she asked, giving him a hug.

"I am loving every second of it. Just a word of advice: don't ever commit a crime. Jail is not a very fun place to be." Joe said.

"I'll keep that in mind the next time I think about holding up a store." Nancy said.

"Do that." Joe said, smiling at her.

"Well, come in. There's no sense standing in the middle of an open doorway." Nancy said.

"Wow, you even sound like an old married woman now." Joe teased.

Nancy shot him a look and closed the door behind him and her father.

"What smells so good?" Joe asked.

"Frank and I picked up some Chinese a few minutes ago." Nancy explained.

"Where is Frank?" Joe asked, a little uneasily.

"Right here." Frank voice came from his and Nancy's bedroom. He walked out to stand in front of Joe. Joe waited anxiously, wondering what Frank would do or say. After a minute Frank grabbed him in a brotherly hug.

"I should kick your ass for thinking I wouldn't be behind you all the way." Frank said, as a way of greeting.

"I know. I was stupid for even thinking it." Joe said.

"Well, as long as you admit it." Frank said. "Now, come on and eat something. I know you have to be starving."

"Famished, actually." Joe said.

They sat around the small coffee table that was in front of the large television in the living room and fixed themselves a plate of food.

"So, what do you think, Dad?" Nancy asked. "Does Joe have a chance?"

Carson sighed. "I personally think he does but that's only because I know him and I know there's no way that he murdered that girl. But the judge and the jury won't think so based on the evidence that's stacked against him right now. He has a big fight ahead of him."

"Frank and I have every intention on getting Joe out of this. We know something is going on here." Nancy said.

Frank nodded. "Nancy's right. It's just too odd that Joe doesn't remember any of that night. We're thinking that someone framed him."

"It's very possible." Carson said. "And I know there's no way to talk you out of whatever it is that you two are going to do, but I can say to be careful. If it has anything to do with that casino, then you'll be messing with some pretty nasty people. Everyone has connections out here and you probably won't have an ounce of help."

"We'll be careful, Dad. But we have to do something." Nancy said. "If it happens that Joe is being framed for this, we can't just sit and do nothing."

"I want to help out, too." Joe said, taking a bite of his steamed rice.

"You can't do that, Joe." Carson said. "Even though you're out of jail for the time being, the police will still be watching you. You can work the sidelines, but nothing that will put you in any position to make it harder for you to get off of this."

"I don't plan to sacrifice myself, Mr. Drew. I just have to help out in some way." Joe said.

"Nancy and I are about to head over to your hotel and see if we can find anything in your room. While we're there, you need to see if you can find out that woman's name and maybe get some background on her." Frank said.

"I guess I'm not in a position to argue right now." Joe said. "At least it's something."

Carson stood up and threw his plate away. "I'm going to my room. Someone needs to call Fenton and let him know what's going on, so it may as well be me." He turned to look at Nancy. "I mean it. You two be careful."

Nancy closed the door behind her father and leaned against it as a wave of dizziness overtook her.

"You okay?" Frank asked, concerned.

"Yeah." Nancy nodded. "I think I ate too fast."

"Are you going to be okay going over there?" he asked.

"Yes." Nancy said. "Let's go and see what we can find."

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Nancy looked down in disbelief at the maid's uniform that she was wearing. "You have got to be kidding me."

"Hey, you told me any crazy plan that I came up with, you would be behind me." Frank said. "Well, this is part of that crazy plan."

"And what am I supposed to do?" Nancy asked.

"It's just a cover while we check out the room." Frank said. "In case anyone decides to show up."

Nancy rolled her eyes and sighed. "Let's get this over with so I can get out of this outfit."

"There's the spirit that I know and love." Frank teased.

"How about I take this spirit and put it somewhere you won't like." Nancy grumbled.

Frank and Nancy quickly made their way to the eighth floor. They saw that the lock happened to be a key lock and very easy to pick open.

"I guess they don't believe in upgrades." Frank whispered. He got his lock picking kit out of his back pocket and two minutes later they were inside the room.

"So, what are we looking for?" Nancy asked.

"I don't know." Frank said. "Anything."

Nancy looked around the room to see black fingerprint dust all over the place, along with a chalk outline on the bed. Blood was everywhere in the room and Nancy had to cover her mouth to keep from heaving.

"Can we please get out of here as soon as possible?" Nancy asked.

"You don't have to stay in here, Nan. I'll understand." Frank said.

"No. I need to help Joe." Nancy said. "I'll be fine. It was just the blood."

"We'll try to make it as quick as possible." Frank assured her.

They started to move around the room quickly, searching for anything that may stand out to them. Nancy got on her knees and looked under the bed. She thought she saw a flash of gold and reached out to pick it up. It was a cufflink shaped as an eagle.

"Frank, I found something over here." Nancy said.

Frank walked over the stand behind her. "What is it?"

"It's a cufflink. And I know for sure that it isn't Joe's." Nancy said.

"You're right. It would take a lot to get Joe in a suit, especially with cufflinks." Frank said.

Just then they heard a sound on the other side of the door. It was as if someone was unlocking the door.

"Did you hear that?" Nancy whispered.

Frank nodded.

"Hide!" Nancy whispered fiercely.

Frank darted into the bathroom and quickly closed the door as the door to the room opened. He cringed when he heard a gruff voice.

"Hey! What are you doing in here?"

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Author's Note: Well, there you go. I bet you thought I wouldn't update, huh? Believe me, I was starting to get nervous myself! In answer to a question from one of the reviews, I'm not sure how I'll refer to Nancy now that she's married; I didn't really give it much thought. What do you think?