While Mark was waiting for Catie to come home from her dinner, he got a call from his Maureen. "Mark? Who is this girl? Where did we find her? Is she part of our lives forever now?"
"Maureen, you don't sound happy."
"I'm not ready for someone new. We just lost Angel. Suddenly, this girl appears and we're just supposed accept her? I'm not ready yet!"
"I know. Take some time to get to know her and you'll like her, I guarantee it. Ok?"
"I guess so. When can we get together, her and I?"
"I don't know. Let me ask her and I'll call you back."
"Ok. Bye."
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When Catie and Joanne got back to apartment, Catie went to put her pajamas on. Joanne looked at Mark. "She likes you a lot. I don't just mean as a friend."
"I know."
"Well? What about you?"
"I don't know yet. Ok?"
"Ok. Tell her I said goodbye. I have to get home. Big case tomorrow."
"Ok bye."
"Bye."
The truth was Mark did like her. But he had a feeling she hadn't old him everything yet. So he didn't tell her about his feelings.
Catie agreed to getting together with Maureen. Mark called her back and told her so. She was very happy about this meeting. They would get together on Saturday for the whole day. Mark was somewhat nervous but knew Catie would be fine.
He didn't get to sleep that night because of his feelings for her. He sorted his thoughts and made breakfast for them both.