Sorry for the delay on the update. I hope you haven't given up on this story yet. I have just been super busy. But things have calmed down a bit now so the updates should be a bit more regular.

I hope you enjoy this chapter it is a little short but there is more to come soon.

So here's the thing.

My spidery senses are going haywire.

I have a feeling that something is going on.

Something that involves the two men in my life.

Something that I am sure I am not supposed to know about.

You see it all started when I asked them both for some space. They both complied and I didn't have time to process what that felt like before I got shot. Then I was in the hospital for a week and to my surprise neither of them came to visit me. Now three weeks later I haven't seen or heard from either of them.

They both mysteriously had business out of town at the same time. Tank Ranger's right hand man comes and visits me every few days. Ever since he found out that I had been shot he seems to think I need watching over. I am not sure weather I should be pissed off or grateful. Whenever I go out after skips and I look like I need help one of Rangers men appear and helps me with the takedown, then leaves. I asked Connie to send part of the bond money to Rangeman, for their help, which she does. But a few days later I get a check in the mail from Rangeman for the same amount so I guess that idea is a little useless.

Tank never mentions Ranger when he visits and I know better than to ask.

Eddie my old school mate who works at the police station just says that Morelli is out of town on an important case, he either doesn't know anything else or has been warned not to tell me anything. Not even donuts and pizza could bribe it out of him and trust me just the hint of a donut and he usually spills it all.

So you can't blame me for thinking something is up.

It all adds up to one thing Strange!

So I figure I have two choices here, I can try and find out what is going on and ask a lot of questions in places I know I am not going to get any answers. Or just get on with things go about my usual business and wait until I stumble upon something that gives me a clue to where they might be.

I chose option two and this brings me up to speed as I am currently sitting in Vinnie's office looking at a file for a Mr Henry Tidals.

Mr Tidals is a club owner; he is opening up a new joint down the road from the Rangeman offices.

As soon as I picked up the file my spidery senses went off the radar. I guess this guy is either super creepy which by his photo isn't hard to believe, or Ranger and Joe are somehow involved with this new club opening

I quickly jumped up out of my seat and headed to the rack of magazines next to Lula's desk. Ignoring the questioning looks from Connie and Lula I frantically searched. Finally at the bottom of the pile I found it. It was a page spread on Mr Tidals and details on the grand opening.

Shit!

The opening was tonight at seven. I quickly glanced at my watch it was currently four pm. If I left for Macy's now I might just have a chance of getting a new outfit, underwear and to the opening by 7:30pm. It was always good not to be the first one there. With a plan in mind I turned to Lula and Connie and smiled my best I am so pathetic smile.

They immediately sensed something was up as Connie looked like a dear caught in the headlights and Lula narrowed her eyes.

I decided to just spill it.

'What do you two have planned for tonight?'

Connie groaned and said 'No way am I helping you kidnap somebody again'

Lula just narrowed her eyes further.

'I don't need to kidnap anyone, I was going to ask if either of you wanted to come with me to the new club on Hayden St. I thought it might be nice to go out and have a little fun since I am now a free and single'

Connie's eyes widened in surprise 'What about Morelli?'

Lula scoffed 'Forget super cop What about batman?'

I sighed 'Do you see either of them here. Anyway I just said I wanted to have some fun, not plan a wedding'

Connie smiled and nodded 'I'm in'

Lula however smelt a rat she regarded me closely for a minute or two before finally giving in and nodding 'Ok girl I'm in, but we better have some fun tonight'

I felt a tingle of excitement run down my spine 'you can count on it Lula'

Little did she know that I was going to check out my skip and spy for any sign of my mentor and my ex.

'So who is up for some last minute shopping?' I asked knowing what the answer would be.

Lula was out of her seat in a flash and on her way to the door, she turned when she had it opened and asked 'Well are you two coming?'

I laughed and turned to Connie who smile got out of her chair and followed me out. She locked the door behind her and we all hopped in Lula's firebird and headed to Macy's.

An hour and a half, three hundred dollars a new outfit and a new set of underwear later I finally made it back to my apartment and had an hour to get ready before Lula was coming around to pick me up.

I was ready with five minutes to spare and was about to head downstairs to meet Lula; I heard a knock on my door. Most people I know usually let themselves in so I couldn't help the small jump I gave at the sound. Cursing slightly under my breath I rushed over and swung the door open ready to say hi and bye on the run, But as I opened the door I was forced to stop as I found myself face to face with a very different looking Ranger!